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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is often prefered to artificial strat and spring sowing|germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: Mexico

Native

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Brahea armataBrahea armata

Blue Fan Palm, Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican blue palm, Palma Blanca, Sweet Brahea

In Stock: 10.171 lb (Total:10.171lb)

Brahea armata

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10.17 lb CA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

248

Quantity:

10.17 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834319

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is often prefered to artificial strat and spring sowing|germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: Mexico

Native

Introduced

Discover the captivating beauty of the Brahea armata, an exquisite addition to any landscape, renowned for its striking blue-green foliage. Known by various names such as Blue Fan Palm or Mexican Blue Palm, this palm features an upright growth habit, reaching impressive heights of 20-40 ft and spreading 12-25 ft wide. Its robust, solitary trunk is crowned with fan-shaped fronds, each extending up to 5 ft and divided into 20-40 lobes attached to 3 ft petioles with delicate teeth.

In summer, this stunning palm showcases long garlands of creamy-yellow flowers that arch from the crown, followed by golden yellow fruits that turn black. Adapted to its native rocky canyons of Baja California, Brahea armata is incredibly resilient, withstanding both harsh sun and drought. Hardy down to 18°F, it thrives in well-drained soils with occasional summer watering, though it impressively endures dry, poor soil.

Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, this majestic palm offers a dramatic, resilient statement for any setting. Ideal for warm climate gardens that need minimal maintenance, as it requires no pruning and faces no serious pests. Make a powerful landscape statement with the Brahea armata.