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Chamaerops argentea
Gorgeous round-shaped palm, with silvery underside. -16°C (3°F). Buy it online in 3- to 25-litre pots (details on the French page).
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Full name of Chamaerops argentea
Chamaerops humilis argentea
Synonyms of Chamaerops argentea
Dwarf silvery palmp
Origin of Chamaerops argentea
A European subspecies, often met in Tuscany (Italy), where very old palms are found.
Hardiness of Chamaerops argentea
It is undoubtedly one the hardiest Chamaerops: it has withstood temperatures down to -16°C (3°F)
Description of Chamaerops argentea
Close to Chamaerops humilis cerifera, the palms of this gorgeous Chamaerops have a distinctive silvery white underside; like other Chamaerops, it grows in clumps of 2- to 3-m in diametre.
How to grow Chamaerops argentea
Plant it in full sun or keep it in a container. It is very tolerant of wind, sea spray, heat, drought and cold. However, it needs to be well-drained to prevent an excess of humidity.
Story time
Its seeds have a very characteristic shape: they look like olives.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- no
- Edible:
- no
- Fragrant:
- no
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
- Wind resistant:
- yes
- Sea spray tolerant:
- yes
- Drought tolerant:
- yes
- Can be grown in a container:
- yes
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