Brahea pimo

Brahea pimo is a solitary fan palm native to southwestern Mexico, where it grows as a shrub or tree in seasonally dry tropical habitat. Its green, costapalmate leaves and soft brown felt on the frond ridges and petioles give it a distinctive, tactile look. ## Form and placement This is a relatively small hesper palm compared with many landscape palms. A palm grower reference estimates up to about 12 feet tall and 7 feet across, though actual dimensions vary with age and growing conditions. Use it as a focal specimen where its fan-shaped crown has room to spread; the [Royal Horticultural Society’s Brahea profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/204811/brahea-pimo/details) describes the genus’ broad fan leaves, while Kew records this species from southwestern Mexico. ## Siting Give the plant full sun once established and a freely draining site. The species is associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions, and palm-growing guidance recommends moderate water and fast-draining soil. It is slow growing; protect it from unusually cold exposure, especially while young. ## Maintenance Water regularly while establishing, then allow the root zone to drain between waterings. Remove only fully dead fronds, using care around the petioles, and avoid cutting green leaves that still support the crown.