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Brahea edulis

Guadalupe Palm

Plant photo of: Brahea edulis
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Steve George/Thompson

 

Description

This palm grows slowly to 35' tall and 15' wide. It has long, light green, evergreen leaves shaped like a fan. Fragrant white flowers appear in summer, drooping down like pendants. Following bloom period, the tree produces a black fruit that has an edible pulp and tastes similar to dates. Trunk is light gray with lots of vertical lines. This palm does best in full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established although occasional summer watering is helpful. It tolerates coastal as well as warm inland valley areas. Or Fan Palm.

 

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Park, Roadside

Special Uses

Container, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.