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Brahea armata
Blue Hesper Palm
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Brahea armata |
| Principal Common Name | Blue Hesper Palm |
| Common Name(s) | |
| Synonym | |
| Description | This is a fan palm resembling washingtonias but has a slivery blue leaves and very showy creamy white flowers. |
| General Comments | |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Mexico |
| Height Range | 20 - 40 FT |
| Spread Range | 12 - 25 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 10 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Silver Blue |
| Leaf Texture | Fan-like : Stiff |
| Form | Large Tree |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Flower Time | Spring : Summer |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Average |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Dry : Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium : None : Sparse |
| Outstanding Features | Drought tolerant : Flower : Foliage : Form : Heat Tolerant : Wind Resistant |
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