Brahea edulis (Guadalupe Palm )
Michael's Opinion
A fast growing palm suitable for temperate to sub-tropical climates.
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Brahea |
| Species | edulis |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Guadaloupe Island off the coast of Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 15 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Seed germinates erraticaly. |
| Cultivation | Tolerant of some frost, requires full sun and well-drained rich soil and an abundance of water. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The trunk is stout and is covered in leaf scars from self-pruning, irregularly ringed. |
| Fruit Description | Haning down in bunches the fruit ripen to brown-black, 2.5 cm in diamter with an edible though thin, sweet pulp; seed is 18 mm in diameter. |
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