Brahea Species, Hesper Palm

Braheasalvadorensis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brahea (BRAH-yuh)
Species
salvadorensis (sal-va-dor-EN-sis)
Synonym
Acoelorrhaphe salvadorensis
Erythea salvadorensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Seed Collecting
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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2007 | positive

this is one of the larger-leaved Braheas and one that was only recently (2006?) officially included in the Kew checklist of palms ... unt...Read More

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