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Mediterranean Fan Palm

Chamaerops humilis

A compact, multi-trunk fan palm that brings instant oasis charm to courtyards and pool areas.

Care Guide

💧Watering

Water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer once established. More drought tolerant than most palms.

✂️Pruning

Remove dead or brown fronds as needed.

🌱Fertilizing

Apply a balanced palm fertilizer once in spring.

🛡️Pests

Generally pest-free. Occasionally susceptible to palm aphids.

☀️Seasonal Notes

Evergreen year-round. Growth slows in winter.

Features

Multi-trunk formCompact oasis lookLow litterCold hardy palm

Best Uses

Pool areaOasis gardenContainer accent

Companion Plants

palm

Date Palm

Phoenix dactylifera

Classic desert oasis palm that brings resort-style elegance to any landscape.

Moderate Waterfull sunPool Safe

vine

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea spectabilis

A spectacular vine available in many colors and forms, bearing large thorns and producing high litter.

Low Waterfull sun

groundcover

Trailing Lantana

Lantana montevidensis

A fast-spreading trailing groundcover ideal for slopes, with lavender, yellow, or white blooms year-round.

Moderate Waterfull sunPool Safe

cactus

Golden Barrel

Echinocactus grusonii

A beloved golden-spined globe cactus that looks stunning planted in clusters among desert boulders.

Low Waterfull sun

succulent

Native

Century Plant

Agave americana

Bold architectural succulent that makes a dramatic statement in any landscape.

Very Low Waterfull sun

Quick Stats

Water NeedsModerate

Sun Exposurefull sun

Mature Size10 ft H × 10 ft W

Growth Ratemoderate

Maintenancelow

HardinessUSDA 9-11

Bloom SeasonSummer

Bloom ColorCream

Litter Levellow

Thornsmedium

Native RegionMediterranean, Africa

Design Styles

tropical oasis resort luxury mediterranean

Include in Your Project

Love Mediterranean Fan Palm? Our landscape team sources from wholesale nurseries and can incorporate it into your design.

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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.