Apak Palm (Brahea dulcis)

Family: Arecaceae or Palmae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked, A sweet flavour.; It is about 2cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry woodlands, usually on limestone soils. (Zone 8)