Brahea edulis
Brahea edulis
- Native to:
- Mexican Pacific Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Brahea
- Species:
- Brahea edulis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–120 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with bottom heat around 80-85°F. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI