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
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
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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Brahea for your garden
aka Brahea clara, Erythea armata, Erythea glauca, Erythea roezlii, Mexican Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm
Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 20'-40'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Mexican Dwarf Blue Palm, Sierra Madre Palm
Plant Type
Palm / Cycad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 30'-60'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
aka Brahea prominens, Hesper Palm, Sonoran Blue Palm
Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 7'-10'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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