| Mexican Blue Palm | |
| Brahea armata | |
| a.k.a. Blue Hesper Palm, Brahea Palm |
Medium sized palm, probably the "bluest" of all palms, known for its large, silver-blue colored leaves, and edible fruits.
Description: Small to medium sized palm, generally to 20-40ft. The elegant fronds are quite distinctive, most notably for their silver-blueish color.
Hardiness: Hardy to about 15F
Growing Environment: It is both drought and cold tolerant. It prefers well drained soil, and needs little water when established. This palm also grows particularly well in alkaline soils.
Propagation: By seed, which show erratic germination from 1-10 months.
Uses: The 3/4" fruits are edible. This palm is most commonly grown for its ornamental appearance, mainly due to its pretty, silver-blue colored, fan-shaped leaves.
Native Range: Native to Baja California, Mexico.