Atlas Mountain Palm
Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera
SKU
09271
Attractive, versatile palm with distinctly silver-blue foliage! Large fronds make a bold statement in the landscape. Robust and adaptable to extremes in both temperature and soil moisture. Clump forming. Creamy yellow blooms hang from long inflorescence in summer. Silver-blue coloration increases with age and is at its best in full sun. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | kam-AY-rops HEW-mil-is |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; forms clumps 8 to 12 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Heat Loving |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide average to lean, sandy or rocky, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture, but tolerates periodic drought, particularly in coastal regions. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 11
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