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Urban Forestry
European Fan Palm
European Fan Palm
   

Florida Native:

No

Special interest:

Fibrous mat on trunk 

Growth Rate:

Slow 

Height at Maturity:

10'

Width at Maturity:

10'

Grow Space:

Small, under OHU

Soil Requirements:

Well-drained

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerance:

High

Comments:

Extremely cold and drought tolerant. Spines are alimiting factor in some landscapes. One of the best choices for small spaces or landscapes. Usually has clumping habit but is earlier to keep as a single or two to three stemmed plant. Tolerant of poor sites and is not limited by elemental deficiencies that are often found in our soils. Silver-leaf variety is now available.

Uses:

Specimen, buffer

Maintenance:

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