Chamaerops humilis Vulcano Asia The Huasteca Giant century plant
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
The Huasteca Giant century plant is an exciting addition to the world of hardy century plants
'Kinkaku' will eventually make a spectacular 3' wide clump
Introduced into cultivation by Woodlanders Nursery
Carex eburnea is a delightful deer-resistant sedge that's great in a woodland or rock garden
The 2' tall x 5' wide clumps are adorned with large metallic blue-green leaves
Chamaerops humilis Vulcano Asia The Huasteca Giant century plantChamaerops humilis 'Vulcano' is a new compact form of the European fan palm that's taking Europe by storm. Chamaerops humilis 'Vulcano' was discovered as a nursery variant in Sicily by Vivai Vulcano Nursery and subsequently named for the nearby island, Vulcano. Chamaerops 'Vulcano' appears to be a tetraploid form of European fan palm, having the characteristic shorter stiff foliage, slow growth and compactness associated with that tetraploidy