Brahea armata
Blue Hesper Palm
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Brahea armata |
Principal Common Name | Blue Hesper Palm |
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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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