Atlas Mountain Palm
Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera
Full sun
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 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 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Poolside, Privacy Screen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); Canna (Canna); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Jatropha (Jatropha); Plumbago (Plumbago) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant