Brahea armata

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Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Hesper Palm

  
California Native Plant
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • 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

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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