Brahea armata |
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Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Hesper Palm |
This native to Mexico and Baja California displays a dense canopy of stiff fronds contrasted by graceful inflorescences that arch downward and extend well beyond the foliage.
Plant Type
Tree, Palm
Height Range
6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Street Tree
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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