Brahea armata |
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Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Hesper Palm |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Greg Applegate/Sortomme
Description
This native to Mexico and Baja CA displays a dense canopy of stiff fronds contrasted by graceful inflorescences that arch downward and extend well beyond the foliage.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Spanish
Accenting Features
Attractivebark, Showyflower, Specimen, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parkingstrip, Streettree
Special Uses
Fireresistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
