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Plant type

palm / cycad

size

  • H: 6'-15'
  • W: 6'-20'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano' plant details

Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano' is a slow-growing evergreen palm / cycad with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange, purple and red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano'

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: araceae, arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dense and compact but vigorous variety of the Mediterranean fan palm. Discovered by Vivai Volcano Nursery in Sicily and named for the nearby island. Short stiff leaves form a hemispheric dome of foliage to about 6 ft.

Gardening facts about Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano' plant

How to Grow Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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