Prefers a warm and tropical climate with moderate to high humidity. Thrives at lower altitudes.
Guadaloupe palm
The Erythea edulis, also known as the Guadaloupe palm, is a versatile palm tree found in the Caribbean and California. It is slightly frost hardy and can grow up to 10 meters in height. This palm tree is valued for its abundant fruit, which is used for human consumption and as a food source for forage. Additionally, the young leaf buds of the Erythea edulis are enjoyed as a vegetable.
Erythea edulis
Origin: Caribbean
- It is also known as the Guadalupe palm. - It is native to the Caribbean and California. - It can tolerate light frost. - Apart from being a prolific bearer of fruit for human consumption, it is also used as forage. - The young leaf buds of this plant are consumed as a vegetable. - Erythea edulis is a hermaphrodite plant. - It can grow up to 10 meters in height.
Sandy, well-drained soil.
Caribbean and California; slightly frost hardy. Prolific bearer of fruit for human food and for forage. Young leaf buds are eaten as a vegetable. Hermaphrodite; grows to 10 m.