Mediterranean Fan Palm

Chamaerops humilis

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a slow-growing palm, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 6-15 ft × 6-20 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained soil. Expect yellow blooms in spring. It stands up well to heat, salt and pollution, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

9-11

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

6-15 ft × 6-20 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained

Bloom color

Yellow

Bloom season

Spring

Tough against

Heat, Salt, Pollution

Native to

Western and central Mediterranean