Dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: dwarf fan palm, European fan palm or African hair palm.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: dwarf fan palm, European fan palm, African hair palm
Scientific name: Chamaerops humilis
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Houseplants, Palms
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Patio & Container Garden
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) – Hardyplants, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
