Botanical Name: Brahea edulis Add
Common Name: Guadalupe Palm or Fan Palm  
Plant photo of: Brahea edulis
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Palm

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

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

Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Steve George/Thompson
  • Description

  • Notes

This tree can grow up to 45' tall and 12' in diameter. It has long, light green leaves with a waxy cover and small yellow flowers. The tree produces a black fruit that has an edible pulp and tastes similar to dates.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.