Brahea armata

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Mexican Blue Palm,

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Will slowly grow to 15' x 8'. Bold tropical fan palm. The leaves are silvery blue and 3-5' across. The cream colored flowers hang garlands up to 15' long. Native to Baja California.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Swimming Pool

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.