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A palm from Europe?

by Ralph Mitchell
May 25, 2023

The first thing that you may ask is are there really palms native to Europe? Then, can this palm from a non-tropical area live in Florida? Well, the answer is “yes” to both! The European fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) is native ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Chamaerops Humilis, European Fan Palm

Fact sheet: European Fan Palm

by kathywarner
May 21, 2017

This small, multi-stemmed, hardy palm is the only one native to Europe, and is hardier than most palms. The curved, clumping, short trunks and gray-green, fan-shaped leaves, borne thickly in a bushy head, make a stunning sculptural ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Chamaerops Humilis, Demonstration Garden, European Fan Palm

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