Brahea armata
Mexican Blue Palm,
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:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.