Blue Hesper Palm
Brahea armata
SKU
09255
Striking blue fan shaped leaves make a bold statement in the landscape. Creamy white blooms form in summer on long inflorescence which hang down from the leaves. Native to Baja California, this palm is slow growing and tolerant of rocky soils and desert heat. Maintains its unique blue coloring best in full sun. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BRAH-yuh armata |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | 15 - 20 ft. tall and 6 - 8 ft. wide. Can reach up to 40 ft. tall with age. |
| Bloom Time | Creamy white flowers in summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Requires well drained soil. Avoid cutting or tearing roots during transplant. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant