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California Native Plant

Brahea armata

Mexican Blue or Blue Hesper Palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.