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Brahea brandegeei (San Jose hesper palm)
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12m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Brahea brandegeei
Other names
San Jose hesper palm, Erythea brandegeei, San José hesper palm, Palma de taco
Genus
Brahea Brahea
Species
B. brandegeei - B. brandegeei is an evergreen palm with a slender, tapered trunk topped with a dense head of fan-like, dark green leaves divided into numerous, narrowly lance-shaped lobes. Long, narrow panicles of cream flowers in summer are followed by glossy, spherical, green fruit.
Brahea brandegeei is: Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Brahea brandegeei (San Jose hesper palm) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun or light shade, in a sheltered position. Is hardy to around minus 10°C when mature. Requires good drainage and full sun for best results.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Brahea brandegeei
Other names
San Jose hesper palm, Erythea brandegeei, San José hesper palm, Palma de taco
Genus
Brahea Brahea
Species
B. brandegeei - B. brandegeei is an evergreen palm with a slender, tapered trunk topped with a dense head of fan-like, dark green leaves divided into numerous, narrowly lance-shaped lobes. Long, narrow panicles of cream flowers in summer are followed by glossy, spherical, green fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Brahea brandegeei (San Jose hesper palm) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun or light shade, in a sheltered position. Is hardy to around minus 10°C when mature. Requires good drainage and full sun for best results.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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