Chamaerops humilis

TheGardenerFromMars · August 2022

Does Chamaerops humilis have a trunk? Some photos on the internet show one, some don't. Does it develop one as it grows taller?

Silver surfer · August 2022

They do in hot places.

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TheGardenerFromMars · August 2022

Silver surfer said:

They do in hot places.

But usually not in the UK?

Plantminded · August 2022

They are often referred to as bushy palms, expanding outwards with side shoots and can be as wide as they are high. I have one in a pot and have been removing all side shoots and lower leaves in an attempt to create a more trunk like appearance - not sure it's working yet! There's some interesting background information here: Chamaerops humilis - Big Plant Nursery

TheGardenerFromMars · August 2022

Thanks!

Chamaerops humilis

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