Guadelupe palm
Brahea edulis

Location: 746 Los Pinos Place
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: N. America
Tree type: palm
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Fan palm native to Guadalupe Island off the west coast of Mexico. Light gray-green 3' fronds which detact without pruning. Mature trees to 30' tall and a mature tree can be mistaken for W. robusta, but the W. robusta is not self-cleaning.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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