Brahea Species, San Jose Hesper Palm, Palma de Taco
Braheabrandegeei

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brahea (BRAH-yuh)
Species: brandegeei (bran-DEE-jee-eye)

Synonym:Erythea brandegeei

Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Time

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Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting