Brahea armata - Mexican Blue Palm (Plant) Size:5G wet places

wet places

forest and rangeland resources

May be upright with many branches or forming a dense mound

interacting with native plants and continuously refining their botanical knowledge

but can tolerate full sun on the coast

Brahea armata - Mexican Blue Palm (Plant) Size:5G wet placesA native to Baja CA, this palm can reach heights of 20 30 feet, with large silvery blue fronds. Older leaves remain on the tree, forming a skirt around the trunk. It is very cold and drought tolerant, but does best with occasional deep soaks. Plant Characteristics Family Name Arecaceae Species Name Brahea armata Common Name Mexican Blue Palm Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower