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Brahea armata
Mexican Blue Palm
Brahea armata is a slow growing palm from Mexico. It has grey palmate leaves, reminiscent of Bismarckia nobilis, but with thinner leaflets. This desert palm grows best in full sun and high heat, and it tolerates drought well once established. Like most desert plants, this tree is armed with thorns that line the petiole of the leaves. The inflorescence is bright yellow and hangs up to 20', changing the complexion of the plant and adding a gorgeous burst of color.
Brahea armata
Mexican Blue Palm
Brahea armata is a slow growing palm from Mexico. It has grey palmate leaves, reminiscent of Bismarckia nobilis, but with thinner leaflets. This desert palm grows best in full sun and high heat, and it tolerates drought well once established. Like most desert plants, this tree is armed with thorns that line the petiole of the leaves. The inflorescence is bright yellow and hangs up to 20', changing the complexion of the plant and adding a gorgeous burst of color.
Cold Tolerance:
15°F (-9°C)
Growth Rate:
Total Height:
40 ft (12.2 m) tall
Habit:
Solitary trunks
Leaf Structure:
6 ft (1.8 m) long, palmate
Canopy size:
15 ft (4.6 m) wide
Trunk width:
24 inches (60 cm) thick
Exposure:
Full sun
Soil requirements:
Well-drained
Tolerances:
High drought tolerance, high salt tolerance
Reproduction:
Huge light yellow inflorescences
Water usage:
Low
HEat requirement:
Full sun
Hazards:
Native origin:
Mexico
Further Reading:
Designing with Palms, Jason Dewees
What makes our plants so special? Our location on the cliffs of Santa Barbara receives over 280 days of sunshine a year and we utilize our indigenous soil, mixing it with a specialized amendment. Our plants are routinely watered, fertilized, and trimmed. We always aid our plants to proper health when needs arise, and we do so without the use of sprays.
