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    Brahea decumbens

    Also Known As

    • Mexican Dwarf Blue Palm
    • Sierra Madre Palm

    Plant type

    palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Brahea decumbens plant details

    Brahea decumbens is a slow-growing evergreen palm / cycad with blue foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Brahea decumbens

    Plant type: palm / cycad
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Brahea decumbens

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cold hardy palm good to Zone 9. Native to NE Mexico, the trunks are prostrate and less than 6 feet tall, with very blue fan leaves. A rare and beautiful palm. To see a photo of a mature Brahea decumbens go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Brahea/decumbens.html

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Brahea decumbens plant

    How to Grow Brahea decumbens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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