Description
Hameiropas (Chamaerops sp.) belongs to the family Palmaceae. The genus consists of two species that originate from the Western Mediterranean.
Hamairopas is a slow growing tree, its height can reach 4,00 meters and its diameter 3,00 meters. The hamster has a straight, central and hairy trunk. The leaves are palmate, dark green on the upper surface and fluffy on the lower surface. Their stem is thorny.
Its flowering period begins from mid-spring to mid-summer. Its flowers are orange in color and grow in fear. The fruits are small, round and have a dark brown or black color.
!!Its fruits are not eaten!!
Care
- Withstands high summer temperatures.
- It has no water requirements.
- It does not face a particular problem with enemies and diseases.
Hamairopas "Houmilis" - Chamaerops humilis
Description
Ο Hamairopas "Houmilis" it is low palm-shaped and characterized by slow growth. Its height starts from 1,5 meters and reaches 2,5 meters. Its width varies between 1 and 1,5 meters. It has green palmate leaves with spiny stems. It has multiple trunks that start from the base and form a wide crown. Its flowering period starts from mid-spring to mid-summer. Its flowers are orange and grow in dense axillary inflorescences. Its fruits are small, round and have an orange-yellow or brown color.
Care and Uses
- It grows in dry soils with alkaline pH and with good drainage.
- Resistant to drought, saline waters and soils.
- Resistant to air pollution.
- Also suitable for semi-shady or shady places.
- Suitable for planting individually, in groups, in rock gardens.
- Suitable for coastal areas.
- Propagated by seeds.
Hamairopas evolsa - Chamaerops excelsa ή Trachycarpus fortunei
Description
Ο I was blessed it originates from subtropical and temperate China. It forms a small tree with a dense top. Its leaves are broad, dark green in fan shape. The stem is slightly spiny and its lamina is palmate. Blooms in summer with inflorescences consisting of small yellow flowers. Its fruits are small, round and have an orange-yellow color.
