Brahea edulis aka Guadeloupe Palm

Brahea edulis, also known as the Guadalupe palm or palma de Guadalupe, is an endemic palm species found on Guadalupe Island, Mexico. It can also be found in a few other locations where it has been planted. This slow-growing palm can reach heights of 4.50 to 13 meters (15 to 43 ft) and grows in altitudes between 400 and 1,000 meters (1,300 and 3,300 ft) above sea level. Its fan-shaped leaves are large, pleated, and emerge from the plant, eventually arching downwards. The trunk is gray-brown, thickest at the base, and tapers upwards. In the summer, mature trees produce cream-colored flowers on branched stems, followed by edible green-brown fruit. Brahea edulis is a single-stemmed evergreen palm that can grow up to 10 - 12 meters tall with a stem diameter of up to 40cm. It has a crown of about 20 large leaves. This palm is harvested for food locally and is widely grown as an ornamental plant. However, its natural regeneration is hindered by introduced feral goats, and it is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Native to Guadalupe Island, this palm is now grown worldwide as an ornamental plant. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate various soil types, including sand, loam, and clay. It thrives in sunny, sheltered positions and can tolerate poor, dry soils. While there are no specific reports on its edibility, the fruit is likely edible either raw or cooked and is approximately 35mm in diameter. Brahea edulis is tolerant of frost but prefers dry, sunny climates. These palms are wind and salt hardy, making them suitable for drier subtropical conditions. They do not thrive in constant humidity. Once established, they require little to no care and only need infrequent watering. Propagation is typically done through seeds, which take 3-6 months to germinate.