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    Brahea armata [icy blue]

    Also Known As

    • Brahea clara [icy blue]
    • Blue Sonora Hesper Palm

    Plant type

    palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Brahea armata [icy blue] plant details

    Brahea armata [icy blue] is an evergreen palm / cycad with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Brahea armata [icy blue]

    Plant type: palm / cycad
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Brahea armata [icy blue]

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8-9. This palm resembles B. armata but is more vigorous and better adapted to humid climates. Icy blue has beautiful powdery blue leaves.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Brahea armata [icy blue] plant

    How to Grow Brahea armata [icy blue]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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