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Brahea edulis
Guadalupe Palm
Brahea edulis is a slow growing palm that takes 2 - 3 months to deroot. It has palmate leaves and grows in partial shade or full sun. Though common in landscaping, it was once endangered in the wild. Spanish colonists brought destructive livestock to this plants native island, an by the 1870's there were over 100,000 goats. Fortunately, the goat population is now under control and this beautiful Mexican palm is making a comeback.
Brahea edulis
Guadalupe Palm
Brahea edulis is a slow growing palm that takes 2 - 3 months to deroot. It has palmate leaves and grows in partial shade or full sun. Though common in landscaping, it was once endangered in the wild. Spanish colonists brought destructive livestock to this plants native island, an by the 1870's there were over 100,000 goats. Fortunately, the goat population is now under control and this beautiful Mexican palm is making a comeback.
Cold Tolerance:
18°F (-8°C)
Growth Rate:
Total Height:
15-35 ft (4.6-10.7 m) tall
Habit:
Solitary trunks
Leaf Structure:
8-10 ft (2.4-3.0 m) long, palmate
Canopy size:
16-20 ft (4.9-6.1 m) wide, depending on sun exposure
Trunk width:
14-17 inches (36-43 cm) thick
Exposure:
Full sun to shade
Soil requirements:
Well-drained
Tolerances:
High drought tolerance, high salt tolerance
Reproduction:
Olive sized fruit, can be messy
Water usage:
Low
HEat requirement:
Full sun to shade
Hazards:
Native origin:
Guadalupe Island, Mexico
Further Reading:
Designing with Palms, Jason Dewees
What makes our plants so special? Our location on the cliffs of Santa Barbara receives over 280 days of sunshine a year and we utilize our indigenous soil, mixing it with a specialized amendment. Our plants are routinely watered, fertilized, and trimmed. We always aid our plants to proper health when needs arise, and we do so without the use of sprays.
