Brahea armata |
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Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Hesper Palm |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Greg Applegate/Sortomme
Description
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.