Brahea Species, Furry Hesper Palm

Braheapimo

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brahea (BRAH-yuh)
Synonym
Acoelorrhaphe pimo
Erythea pimo
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
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
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

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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) | January 2004 | positive

This is a rare dwarf Brahea from Mexico that has characteristic red fuzzy petioles (and underneath leaf, too) and sometimes some bluish i...Read More

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