Brahea armata

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Blue Fan Palm

  
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Sortomme

 

Description

This native to Mexico and Baja CA displays a dense canopy of stiff fronds contrasted by graceful inflorescences that arch downward and extend well beyond the foliage.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.