Chamaerops humilis v.18

Planting directly in the ground is simple while the tree is still smallIt’s most recommended to plant this palm tree in fall, so that it may have time to grow roots and prepare for spring. Find for it a very sunny spot. This palm, like most others, loves having very well draining soil. Make sure to increase drainage by adding sand, clay pebbles, or other similar amendments to your garden soil. Palm grows fine in pots, but becomes topheavy growing in pots is possible for smaller varieties, such as Trachycarpus wagnerianus. Anticipate having to water regularly in summer so that the soil mix never gets completely dry. Give the plant good light, but if you are in warmer regions, it is best to avoid scorching locations. Pruning the palm essentially means removing dead leaves over the first year, a structural pruning is often recommended. The goal of this first pruning is to balance the palm tree out. After that, eliminate dead, dried out and yellow branches whenever you notice them.