The Palm Italian or Chamaerops humilis is a species of palm tree native to the Mediterranean Basin. It is one of the most widespread palms in that region, and is also naturalized in the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Comoros, Djibouti, the Red Sea coasts of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, Oman, Iran, Pakistan, the Balearic Islands, and southwest Asia from Turkey to the Caucasus.
The Palm Italian is an evergreen palm that typically grows to 5–10 m (16–33 ft) tall, with pinnate leaves 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft) long, each with around 50 leaflets. The trunk is solitary and unbranched, and is covered with the fibrous remains of old leaves. The inflorescence is a large panicle up to 3 m (9.8 ft) long, with both male and female flowers. The fruit is a black drupe 0.8–1 cm (0.31–0.39 in) diameter.
This palm is widely cultivated in warm temperate and subtropical regions for its ornamental value. It is also grown for its honey and for the extraction of palm wine and other palm-derived products.
Benefits:
The Palm Italian is a species of palm tree with many benefits. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin, making it one of the most widespread palms in that region. The Palm Italian is also naturalized in the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Comoros, Djibouti, the Red Sea coasts of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, Oman, Iran, Pakistan, the Balearic Islands, and southwest Asia from Turkey to the Caucasus. The Palm Italian is an evergreen palm that typically grows to 5–10 m (16–33 ft) tall, with pinnate leaves 2–3 m (6.6–9.8 ft) long, each with around 50 leaflets.
The Palm Italian has many benefits including ornamental value, honey, palm wine, and other palm-derived products.
Water requirement:
The Palm Italian requires little water to survive. It is a drought-tolerant plant that can live in hot and dry conditions.
Soil type:
The Palm grows best in sandy or rocky soil. It is not particular about soil type and can even grow in poor quality soil.
Sunlight:
The Palm prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade.
Pruning:
The Palm does not require pruning. However, dead leaves can be removed to tidy up the plant.
Landscape Use:
The Palm is widely cultivated in warm temperate and subtropical regions for its ornamental value. It is also grown for its honey and for the extraction of palm wine and other palm-derived products.