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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]

  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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