Mexican blue palm (Brahea armata)
Also known as: Big blue hesper palm, Sweet brahea
Native to western North America, specifically Baja California, mexican blue palm is a species of palm tree prized for the striking blue-grey color of its foliage. This tree produces creamy-colored flowers in summer, followed by yellow fruits.
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Attributes of Mexican blue palm
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m
Spread
3 m to 8 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
Small (less than 1 inch or 2.5 cm)
Flower Color
Yellow White Green
Images of Mexican blue palm
Quickly Identify Mexican blue palm
1
Silvery-blue fan-shaped leaves spanning 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters).
2
Distinctive long petioles with yellow teeth, approximately 3 feet (91 cm) in length.
3
Solitary stout trunk with bare, light gray coloration at maturity.
4
Creamy-colored flowers on 15-foot (4.5 meter) long inflorescences in summer.
Scientific Classification of Mexican blue palm
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Arecales
Family
Palm
Genus
Brahea
Species
Mexican blue palm
