Brahea ‘Super Silver’

silver rock palm
Unarmed, modest-size palm starts green, matures to silver, tolerates low water and heat. New to cultivation. Plant in well-drained soil or pots.
Brahea 'Super Silver'
height 12–20ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Not all palms love water! This one is actually drought-tolerant and can live quite happily on little or no water once it’s established, though it’ll grow more slowly and may not look as lush. To keep your palm looking its best, be sure to water it consistently and deeply while it’s getting established, then after a few years give it a good deep soaking every couple of weeks. It will also be happy to have more water, provided the soil drainage is adequate.
hardy
to		 22F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Palm Fertilizer
origin C Mexico
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 9, 12–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Leaves will be green when young, and get more and more silver as this palm matures. As this palm is new to cultivation, the height, width, and hardiness given here are our best guess at what this palm may mature into given how it grows in nature.
This solitary palm will grow only one trunk during its lifetime. Fan palms have leaflets spreading from the tip of the petiole, giving the crown of the palm a rounded full look. They tend to rustle in the breeze, adding a soothing note to the garden.
This palm holds its leaves for a long time, creating a beard or skirt on the trunk. If you want, you can always prune off the beard for a cleaner look.
Palms are generally heavy feeders, so if you want them growing quickly and looking their best, they should be fertilized at least three times a year. Fertilizing at spring equinox, summer solstice and fall equinox will allow for a winter rest. Be sure to feed your palm with a fertilizer that contains micronutrients, especially if you see yellowing leaves or yellow spots on the leaves.

Special Interest

We are thrilled to be growing this rare palm. This palm is undescribed in nature and very rare in cultivation. It looks similar to other silver braheas -- armata and clara -- but, unusually for the genus, the petioles are totally unarmed (have no thorns).

This palm grows alongside tree yuccas and agaves in the fringe between desert and pine-oak forest.