1 Plant Locations Were Found. Genus Brahea is a genus of palms, endemic to Mexico and Central America. It is in leaf all year. Instead of green foliage like the species, this variety has powder-blue foliage and silver undersides, similar to Brahea armata. Brahea armata has one of the bluest fronds in the world. Or a big … Description. Palmbooster . Brahea armata mature palm leaf and flowers. Tot. Hardiness. Brahea armata can tolerate cold temperatures down to 15F and can be grown in states like Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas and Virginia. Qty -10-1 +1 +10. temp. height: 30-40cm, pot: ø 14 cm, 950 grams. IN PALM SPECIES. Palm-potting-compost . More images of Mexican Blue Palm. Stems: Solitary, broad, lightly swollen at the base, stout, up to 15 m tall and 45 cm diameter, waxy covered with dark curved thorns and with persistent leaf bases, but very old trunks become bare and appears ringed with leaf-scars. 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Has fragrant Flower. Mine was sold to me as Brahea armata, and at the time I didn't know anything about Clara and the weepy leaves. Max. Zone TS; USDA 10-11. One of the main factors that affects cold hardy palm trees is the amount of cold a region receives. Cold Hardiness Zone: 8b View the UK and US zone maps. Brahea armata. Seed Availability. Water after becoming established: Every two months during a drought. Brahea armata and over 1000 other quality seeds for sale. Drought and frost resistant, but dislikes root disturbance. The entire native population consists of old trees with little successful recruitment for 150 years. … Big Blue Hesper Palm: MAP HELP . Brahea armata (Mexican Blue Palm) Tree *This plant is not currently in production, but the page is preserved for informational purposes. Hardy to 15°F. HARDINESS: USDA Zone 10 (Coldest zone where hardy) FLOWERS: Yellow: LEAF COLOR, INCLUDING FALL COLOR: Blue (Grayish-blue, waxy, divided to half depth) SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS : Bark: Find Other Plants Like This: Brahea (Brahea Palms)> Location Map for Brahea armata. Ideal for zones 8a-11, the Brahea Armata is a very cold hardy, drought tolerant fan palm with silver to greenish silver fronds. Small to medium sized palm, generally to 20-40ft. Arecaceae . A big and beautiful palm with green leaves that are sometimes distinctly … A London garden or a built up area near the coast come to mind as distinct possibilities. Drought tolerant: Yes. Brahea decumbens 2 by Stan Shebs (CC BY-SA 3.0) Brahea armata BW by Berthold Werner (CC BY-SA 3.0) Brahea armata de la plaça de Pius XII P1510804 by pere prlpz (CC BY-SA 3.0) Mexican Blue Palm Overview. As for hardiness, I have it planted on the south of my house and even with the cold temps we get here around December, not to mention … Its thick trunk provides even more presence. Will not take moving well in a … Brahea Armata – Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm. It is widely planted as an ornamental. autumn. (18 inch) diameter with spaced ring leaf scars, and huge partially segmented, palmate (fan) leaves, 1.8 m. (6 ft.) long, 1.8 m. (6 ft.) wide, bluish-green … Light gray-green foliage. Distinctive, unique and attractive, the blue hesper palm has a crown of rigid leaves which radiate from the trunk top. Description: Brahea armata is a beautiful fan palm with some of the bluest fronds in the world, it is very attractive especially when young. Brahea edulis is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate. Details B. armata is an erect palm, up to 15m high, with a single trunk covered by fibrous leaf bases, spiny leaf stalks up to 1.5m long, blue-green waxy leaves, 1-2m across, divided into about 50 lobes, and arching panicles 4m long of … It grows to a height of 49 ft, with a stout trunk. A solitary, massive, drought tolerant, slow growing, monoecious palm. see more; Family Arecaceae . Medium sized palm, probably the "bluest" of all palms, known for its large, silver-blue colored leaves, and edible fruits. Also called hesper palms, they all have large, fan-shaped leaves. Blue hesper palms are … 25-30 leaves, rather … Coming from where it does, you would not … This … Hardiness of Brahea armata-12°C (10°F) (or even lower for adult palms), despite its semi-desert origin. € 11.95. Description. Min. Zones LS, CS, TS; USDA 8-11. Minimum temperature. CENTER THE PLANTS . Brahea edulis (Guadalupe palm, palma de Guadalupe) is a palm native to Guadalupe Island, Mexico , where it is listed as endangered. Catalog. Brahea armata … Water deeply once a month in the hottest months. Mexican Blue Palm . Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Grows slowly to 40 feet tall, with top spreading to 1520 feet Leaves are a silvery blue in color, almost white. Brahea armata stem of mature palm (close view) Brahea armata abaxial leaf costa and marginal teeth on petiole. Drought and wind tolerant. Native to the rocky canyons of Baja California and Sonora, Mexico, this rare, slow growing palm is a real crowd pleaser! Seeds are now available at our seed store. Brahea armata, commonly known asMexican blue palmorblue hesper palm, is a large evergreen tree of the palm familyArecaceae, native toBaja California, Mexico. The … USDA hardiness zones: 8b-11. Compiled by. Palm-Focus. BRAHEA ARMATA (Blue Hesper Palm) This is tough, easy and reliable and is used in Mediterranean climate landscaping all over the world. I have the two edulis forms, very distinct. Full sun intensifies the blue color in the leaves. Brahea armata. Photo Locations: Huntington Botanical Gardens - San Marino, CA, Lotusland - Santa Barbara, CA, Cal Poly State University - San Luis Obispo, CA, UC Berkeley Botanic Garden - Berkeley, CA and Santa Barbara Courthouse - Santa Barbara, CA . Even brahea edulis comes in a super stiff form and a form that is deeply costa-palmate like a sabal. This palm grows naturally in desert canyons and cliffs on limestone soils in Northwestern Mexico,, and Baja California ,at low to medium altitudes. It grows to a height of 45 feet with a stout trunk. Creamy flowers in summer. Subject to crown rot in coastal areas. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It will certainly take frost but also needs warmth and light and space. The same is true for brahea armata. Description . Click to find the information you need to select those adapted to your … brahea armata. Hardy to about 15F. Mar 4, 2019 - Brahea armata, commonly known as Mexican blue palm or blue hesper palm, native to Baja California, Mexico. Brahea Armata. Long arching spikes of creamy white flowers decorate the tree in late spring and … Call us at 1 315 4971058. You are here: Home. Takes heat and wind. Will take extreme drought, full, blistering inland sun, and hot high winds, which will kill other palms. Hardiness Zone: 8-11 Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen Height: 25-40′ Spread: 10-15′ Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun Growth Rate: Moderately Slow Foliage: Silver/Blue Flower: Pale Yellow Water Usage: Low to Moderate Native to Baja California and Mexico, Mexican Blue Palm is a striking beauty known for its silvery blue fan shaped leaves and long arching flowers that often hang 10-15 feet below its crown. During summer months Blue Hesper Palm produces beautiful white fragrant flowers that grow … Brahea Armata has a crown of rigid leaves which radiate from the top of the trunk. … The trunk is … Our catalog features almost 600 different plants. : 25-30° F. Best in climates like its native Baja California, but will thrive in a wide range of other climes. We’ve put a red label on it because it’s not exactly well known in Britain and is therefore untried. Photograph … Brahea armata. Flowering. So for example brahea dulcis in its Northern range is quite distinct in form, inflorescence and hardiness when compared to the southern range form. Brahea armata seed. The elegant fronds are quite distinctive, most notably for their silver-blueish color. Brahea armata. It is widely planted as an ornamental.It grows to a height of 15 metres 49ft, with a stout trunk. Blue Hesper Palm, Brahea Palm. Floridata ID#: 871 Brahea armata Common Name(s): blue hesper palm, Mexican blue palm, blue palm, sweet brahea palm Botanical Family: Arecacea, the palm Family Plant Type and Feature Tags: Blue hesper palm at Miami's Fairchild Tropical Garden. With our Mexican Fan Palm care notes you can also find out more about the common pests and diseases that can affect this plant … Its distinctly bluish leaves are 3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in wide, with 3 ft 3 in long petioles. This palm is basically Brahea armata with droopier, more split leaves with a more prominent costa (midrib) and a bit more color in the petioles. Palms with Built-in Cold Hardiness: Mexican Blue Palm (Brahea armata) Chestnut Dioon Palm (Dioon edule) Effects on Palm Tree Hardiness. MAP KEY: … However, in cultivation, this does have distinct differences from the normal plant. Sun: Full sun to part shade. Slow grower with slender, flexible trunk. san jose hesper palm brahea brandegeei. Larry R. Noblick, Ph.D., Collections Manager, Montgomery Botanical Center. Brahea armata young palm in landscape. Extremely resistant to sun and drought but also to strong winds, it is quite cold-hardy and can survive short periods at 18ºF (-8ºC). Hardiness zones Sunset 12-17, 19-24 USDA 8 (with cold protection), 9-11 (arid and semi arid region best) Landscape Use: Accent palm, residential and … Grown for its striking foliage color, Brahea armata (Mexican Blue Palm) is an erect palm adorned with a thick solitary trunk covered by fibrous leaf bases and topped by a crown of gorgeous, blue-green, fan-shaped fronds. Form: Tree Seasonality: Perennial Size: 40 ft tall by 25 ft wide Leaves: Blue gray, 3 to 5 ft wide, thorns on the leaf stems (petioles) Flowers: Cream colored flowers on 5 ft stalks, that originate between the leaves Fruit: Round brown fruits, once roasted and eaten by the Cocopah Trunks: Gray, stout, covered in leaf shag or trimmed and covered in leaf scars Range/Origin: … Requirements: Full Sun, water sparingly. Hardy to 26F. Its distinctly bluish leaves are 1–2 metres 3ft 3in–6ft 7in … Brahea armata Information. Brahea Armata is considered to be distinctive unique and quite attractive. 4m. Here you will find advice on where to locate your plant, what and how often to feed/water it as well as information on caring for your plant through the cold winter months. The Blue Hesper palm has a crown of rigid leaves which radiate from the trunk top. Fortunately it is fairly popular in landscaping. It wasn't until I got it home and planted it and started comparing it to armatas pics online that I noticed that mine was different, and was instead a Clara. winter. Scientific: Brahea armata (Synonym: Erythea armata, E. glauca, E. roezlii) Common: Mexican blue fan palm, blue hesper palm Family: Arecaceae Origin: Native to rocky canyons of Baja California and Sonora, Mexico. It has 25-20 palmate, or fan shaped, fronds with 40 to 60 leaflets which can range from pastel bluish white or silver-blue to aquamarinein color. The leaves are persistent in nature, forming a shag around the trunk; The inflorescences extend out beyond the crown, reaching … Mexican Blue Palm – Brahea… Height: 20 – 40 feet Width: 8 – 12 feet Bloom color: Cream White Flowering season: Spring, Summer USDA minimum zone: 8 Cold hardiness: 15° F. Photo Gallery. Brahea armata Common Names: blue hesper palm, Mexican blue palm, blue palm, sweet brahea palm Family: Arecacea/Palmae (palm Family) Palm Attracts Birds Drought Tolerant Can be Grown in Containers Has Ornamental (non-edible) Fruit Has evergreen foliage Has Unusual or Interesting Foliage Flowers . TABLE 1 - HARDINESS OBSERVATIONS. Hardiness: Protect below -7°c : Watering: Likes dry conditions: Sun: Prefers sunny conditions: Comes from: Blue Hesper Palm, NW Mexico: Previous Next. … Butia Capitata. Combine with. Search Catalog. The petioles of the fan-shaped leaves are lined with large wicked spines. It is reputed to have the bluest leaves of any palm in the world and can reach 50 ft (15.2 m) in height, and … It is very similar to Brahea armata with light green fronds and a very attractive trunk pattern formed by the leaf bases. Many have referred to it as a separate species (aka Brahea clara), but in the wild (Mexico) there are a variety of slightly different looking forms of B armata, of which this is just one. Blue hesper palms have distinctive blue colored leaves and may grow to 50 feet tall and 16 feet wide. The Brahea Armata is the kind of palm for anyone living in arid to semi-arid climates, but … It has a smooth, grey trunk, 15.2 m. (50 ft.) tall, 45.7 cm. Height Spread; 20m. See all Brahea. RHS hardiness-10°C. The Pindo Palm Tree, scientific name Butia capitata, is one of the most popular palms in the world because of its stunning appearance, cold hardiness and bright yellow fruit, that can be made … They are in fact covered by a thin layer of wax, whose functionis to protect the palms from the sun. Brahea brandegeei Hesper palm. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It is an impressive and attractive palm which can reach 13 metres in height. Min. Heat tolerant: Yes. 7m. It is truly a palm tree with year-round interest – it features the wonderful silvery blue foliage all year long as … The Blue Hesper Palm has waxy stems that are covered with dark curved thorns. Pronounciation: Bra-HEE-a are-MA-ta. Expected size. Mexican blue palm is a bold tropical tree that is well suited to containers. Brahea armata mature palm with fruit. (Hardiness Zone 8-10, at least) Guihaia. Common in cultivation, locally common in the wild. Hardy to 15F. Brahea armata mature palm in landscape with marcescent leaves. … and Associate Researcher, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Miami, FL «Back to "Predicting Hardiness in Palms" «Back to BG-Map Hardy Palm Page . However, young palms need to be protected in winter. This palm is easily recognized by its tough, large, metallic blue palms, which can sometimes be almost white. General Notes. 10m. A strong and dramatic statement in the landscape. Description of Brahea armata. Brahea armata is a palm native to Baja California and is widely planted as an ornamental. Reaches 40 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It is hardy to zone (UK) 9. Huge shimmery blue leaves make this palm easy to identify and adore. Our oldest clump, planted in 2004 is prospering, although we lost the central spear at 9 degrees F in 2009. summer. They are quite slow growing and can get up to about 50 feet in height when mature, but can take many years to reach this point. Brahea armata wooly hairs and marginal teeth on petiole of young palm. Culture. According to palm gurus Gibbons and Spanner, these plants are vigorous, tolerant of a wide range of conditions, and beautiful. Stunning silvery blue foliage, extreme hardiness, a unique and dramatic appearance – plant a Mexican Blue Fan Palm into your landscape, and you get all this and more! Crown: With approx. The symbols are as follows: a " O", a flag ,means that the plant came through the cold spell undamaged, with "flying … spring. Mexican Blue Palm – Brahea armata. Blue Hesper Palm Flowers and Fruits. SHOW LARGER MAP > 1 Plant Locations Were Found. Genus Brahea is a genus of palms, endemic to Mexico and Central America. It is in leaf all year. Instead of green foliage like the species, this variety has powder-blue foliage and silver undersides, similar to Brahea armata. Brahea armata has one of the bluest fronds in the world. Or a big … Description. Palmbooster . Brahea armata mature palm leaf and flowers. Tot. Hardiness. Brahea armata can tolerate cold temperatures down to 15F and can be grown in states like Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas and Virginia. Qty -10-1 +1 +10. temp. height: 30-40cm, pot: ø 14 cm, 950 grams. IN PALM SPECIES. Palm-potting-compost . More images of Mexican Blue Palm. Stems: Solitary, broad, lightly swollen at the base, stout, up to 15 m tall and 45 cm diameter, waxy covered with dark curved thorns and with persistent leaf bases, but very old trunks become bare and appears ringed with leaf-scars. The area you live in is only suitable for palm trees depending on the minimum temperature during the winter, how long it stays cold, overall wet and dry levels, and how … a.k.a. 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