Botanical Name: Brahea edulis (Erythea edulis)
Common Name: Guadalupe Palm Type of Plant: monocot: treelike Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect single-trunked, self-cleaning fan palm; develops a medium-width (for palms) 1'-2' diameter trunk which is ringed with flattened leaf scars; the light green canopy is wider than that of Washingtonia robusta Height 15'-30' Spread 1/4-1/3 of height Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred - can tolerate some shade Soil prefers sandy, well-drained soils; avoid wet clay sites Hardiness hardy (zones 13-24); thrives in warm coastal locations Morphology: Leaves the fronds are fan-shaped, light green, 4'-5' wide across the blade; petiole is 5-8' long, mostly unarmed (may have small ridges with spines) Flowers white, small, borne on long arching panicles; mostly in summer; inflorescences are shorter than the fronds - not conspicuous Fruit a woody round drupe, 1" diameter, black when fully ripe Propagation: seed Usage: a distinctive medium-sized palm, valued as an accent tree for its overall form and large fronds; better suited for smaller gardens than the more widely sold Washingtonia species; good for tropical or desert themes Landscape Care: Watering prefers moderate unless drainage is excellent; tolerates considerable drought at locations near the coast Fertilizing little is required after establishment Pruning none, except to remove old fronds or flower panicle stalks Pests/Diseases root rot or crown rot in acidic, poorly drained soils Special Conditions/Other one of the best fan palms - smaller size, unarmed fronds Origin: Guadalupe Island/Baja Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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