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Brahea armata

Mexican Blue Palm,

Plant photo of: Brahea armata
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.

 

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:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.