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    Brahea dulcis [Blue]

    Also Known As

    • Brahea berlandieri
    • Blue Rock Palm
    • Desert Palm
    • Sombrero Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Brahea dulcis [Blue] plant details

    Brahea dulcis [Blue] is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Brahea dulcis [Blue]

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT wide, 12 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Brahea dulcis [Blue]

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. Very similar to armata only smaller. Dulcis usually has green fan shaped leaves but this one has very blue leaves. To see a photo of a mature Brahea dulcis (Blue) go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Brahea/dulcis.html

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Brahea dulcis [Blue] plant

    How to Grow Brahea dulcis [Blue]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Brahea armata

    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
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    Brahea decumbens

    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
    Photo of Brahea decumbens foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Brahea brandegeei

    aka Erythea brandegeei, Brandegee Hesper Palm, San José Hesper Palm, San José Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-60'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
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    Brahea nitida

    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
    Photo of Brahea nitida foliage by Tejas Tropicals
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    Serenoa repens

    aka Brahea serrulata, Corypha obliqua, Corypha repens, Diglossophyllum serrulatum, Sabal serrulatum, Sabal serrulatum, Serenoa repens f. glauca, Serenoa serrulata, Fan Palm, Saw Palmetto

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 7'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Serenoa repens foliage by US Forest Service
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