Origin : .

The dwarf palm tree Chamaerops humilis ‘Vulcano’ is native to the island of Vulcano north of Sicily ..

CHARacteristics : .

Chamaerops humilis ‘Vulcano’ has more compact leaves than regular Chamaerops humilis and fewer spines on the petioles . The green , stiff leaves of Chamaerops humilis ‘Vulcano’ have a white-silver layer of wax on the side and underside of the leaves . Chamaerops humilis ‘Vulcano’ grows very slowly , which makes larger specimens expensive . This palm Chamaerops humilis ‘Vulcano’ can withstand extreme droughts . Chamaerops humilis ‘ Vulcano’ is a bush palm , also commonly called dwarf palm . It grows to about 2 meters in height , while if formed into a single trunk it can reach a maximum of about 4 meters .

Requirements : .

The palm tree Chamaerops humilis ‘Vulcano’ prefers a sheltered , sunny , well-drained site on the south side .The palm tree in winter should be protected at low temperatures from moisture ( snow , rain ) using for example. protective hood / styrobud , polycarbonate house , and use a heating cable . The frost hardiness of this palm is estimated at about -12/-15 degrees C , and the leaves themselves are able to withstand short drops in temperature to approx. -10 degrees C .