Brahea edulis
Guadalupe Palm
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'
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, Lawn, Park, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.