Brahea edulis
Guadalupe Palm or Fan Palm
Description
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.