Apak Palm

Brahea dulcis

Physical Characteristics

Brahea dulcis is an evergreen Tree growing to 7 m (23ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Southern N. America - Texas, Mexico and southwards.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked, A sweet flavour[2]. It is about 2cm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known