Mediterranean Palm

Palm Overview

Also known as the European Fan Palm the Mediterranean fan palm is one of the toughest and most durable palms in cultivation. It grows throughout the Desert Southwest where it commonly develops numerous trunks of varying heights from its base. Mediterranean fan palm is ideal as a natural specimen type plant for use in raised planters, large containers and in courtyards.

  • It tolerates temperatures below 10°F and heat above 115°F.
  • Some trunks can grow 12-15 ft. tall.
  • Leaves are pale green, 2-3 ft. across and cut in the shape of a fan.
  • Golden-yellow flowers grow on tight panicles 8-12 in. long, but are mostly hidden by the foliage. 
  • Colorful orange fruit mature in summer at the base of the foliage.
  • It is capable of absorbing and retaining moisture within its fibrous tissue which it uses to withstand extended periods of heat and drought.
  • Periodic summer watering easily sustains this species.

Types of Cuts

How to Care for Palm

Water Needs: For most situations, we recommend the area heavily every 2 weeks after planting

 

Maintenance: Trim fronds as needed anytime. Prune out undesired trunks and newly emerging trucks or sprouts as desired. Mediterranean fan palm becomes a wide clump over time. Make sure you have enough room to accommodate its mature size before planting.