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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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CHAMAEROPS
Commonly known as Dwarf fan palm
See also TRACHYCARPUS
The northernmost naturally-occuring palm. It is adapted to regimes of frequent burning, re-sprouting from underground rhizomes.
Genus of one species of shrubby palm from dry scrub and rocky or sandy slopes in the western Mediterranean region.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - pinnate leaves in dense tufts or rosettes.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Palm
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam based compost for greenhouse - plenty of indirect light. -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites under glass. -
Place of origin - western Mediterranean. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
Chamaerops - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CHAMAEROPS
CHAMAEROPS humilis >
Commonly known as: Dwarf fan palm, Mediterranean fan palm.
bushy architectural palm suckering into many dense stems when mature with yellow flowers in dense panicles. Will survive happily outdoors in milder climates. 2-3ft fronds
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
