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Brahea edulis

Guadalupe Fan Palm

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Information by:         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

n/a

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.