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Mediterranean Fan Palm
نخلة المروحة المتوسطية · Chamaerops humilis
A small multi-trunk palm with fan leaves. It handles drought and cold.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | نخلة المروحة المتوسطية |
|---|---|
| English name | Mediterranean Fan Palm |
| Scientific name | Chamaerops humilis |
| Family | Palm family (Arecaceae) |
| Plant type | Small multi-trunk ornamental palm |
| Height | 2 to 4 m |
| Water use | Low |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to June
Harvest
Not harvested
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A palm with several short trunks and green or blue-grey fan leaves on spiny stalks.
Where it grows
Planted in gardens in Riyadh, Al-Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, the north and Madinah.
Soil
Handles poor soil.
Water and irrigation
Needs little water.
Climate and light
Handles heat and cold.
Propagation
From seeds or offshoots.
Benefits and uses
- Handles drought and cold
- Suits small gardens
Drawbacks
- Spiny leaf stalks
- Slow growing
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Chamaerops humilis
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Chamaerops humilis
- Wikipedia: Chamaerops
- FAO Crop Calendar - Food and Agriculture Organization
- Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA)
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) - Plant finder
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)