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    Brahea aculeata

    Also Known As

    • Sinaloan Hesper Palm

    Plant type

    palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 12'-30'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Brahea aculeata plant details

    Brahea aculeata is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Brahea aculeata

    Plant type: palm / cycad
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Brahea aculeata

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8-9. Rarely seen in cultivation, it is a small palm with pale greenleaves. It is very drought resistant coming from NE Mexico. To see a photo of a mature Brahea aculeata go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Brahea/aculeata.html

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Brahea aculeata plant

    How to Grow Brahea aculeata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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