Botanical Name: Brahea edulis
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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

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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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

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Design Styles

Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Swimming Pool

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

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Information by:
Photographer: Steve George/Thompson
  • Description

  • Notes

This palm grows slowly to 25' x 10' . 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. Handsome bright green fronds make this an excellent choice for an tropical look. Good choice when a smaller palm is needed. Accepts full sun or parial shade. Native to Mexico.