Brahea nitida is a showy medium-sized palm that will grow at a moderate rate to a mature size of about 30 feet tall. The leaves are bright green and fan-shaped, but there are no spines along the leaf petioles making maintenance easier. Grows well in full sun to partial shade, Hesper Palm is quite drought tolerant once established.
Brahea nitida (Hesper Palm)
Brahea nitida
Hesper Palm, White Rock Palm
Brahea nitida is a showy medium-sized palm that will grow at a moderate rate to a mature size of about 30 feet tall. The leaves are bright green and fan-shaped, but there are no spines along the leaf petioles making maintenance easier. Grows well in full sun to partial shade, Hesper Palm is quite drought tolerant once established.
| Plant Type | Native, Palm / Cycad |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 20' - 40' (ft) |
| Spread | 12' - 25' (ft) |
| Spacing | 25' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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