Blue Mediterranean Fan Palm
Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera
Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera is a fan palm with distinctive waxy, silver-grey foliage. It tolerates drought and saline conditions, well suited to Mediterranean landscapes.
Attributes
Type
Palm, evergreen
Spread
1.0 – 1.5 m
Soil
Loam
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Min. temperature
-8 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Evergreen
Care guide
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Height
2–3 m
Hardiness
High
Flowering
Spring
Foliage
Evergreen
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile GBIF — Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden