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Chamaerops, Dwarf European Fan Palm, Mediterranean Fan Palm, Moroccan Fan Palm 'Green Mound'

Chamaeropshumilis

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Family

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Chamaerops (kam-AY-rops)

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Species

humilis (HEW-mil-is)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2010 | neutral

exceptionally green foliage for a Chamaerops (bright green), and growth tends to be slower and 'mound' forming.

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Chamaerops, Dwarf European Fan Palm, Mediterranean Fan Palm, Moroccan Fan Palm 'Green Mound'

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