Brahea Species, Apak Palm, Blue Rock Palm, Desert Palm, Rock Palm, Sombrero Palm
Braheadulcis

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brahea (BRAH-yuh)
Species: dulcis (DUL-sis)

Synonym:Brahea berlandieri

Synonym:Brahea bella

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting