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    Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano'

    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

    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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    Chamaerops humilis var. argentea

    aka Chamaerops humilis var. argentea '(syn. var. cerifera)', Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera, Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera [blue], Blue Mediterranean Fan Palm, Mediterranean Fan Palm

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 10'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chamaerops humilis var. argentea foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Trachycarpus fortunei

    aka Chamaerops excelsa, Chinese Fan Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm, Chusan Palm, Windmill Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-35'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • high - regular
    Photo of Trachycarpus fortunei landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Chamaerops humilis

    aka Cretan Date Palm, Mediterranean Fan Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-15'

    Width: 5'-20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chamaerops humilis by Karl Gercens III
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