Brahea armata - Mexican Blue Palm (Plant) Board Books Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A

Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A Growth Habit Upright

Suffused with wonder and illustrated with lavish watercolors

Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Purple

with “Joshua Tree National Park” written on the toes

dry rocky slopes

Brahea armata - Mexican Blue Palm (Plant) Board Books Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/AA native to Baja CA, this palm can reach heights of 20 30 feet, with large silvery blue fronds. Older leaves remain on the tree, forming a skirt around the trunk. It is very cold and drought tolerant, but does best with occasional deep soaks. Plant Characteristics Family Name Arecaceae Species Name Brahea armata Common Name Mexican Blue Palm Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower