Blue Hesper Palm – Brahia Armata

Brahea armata) is a native palm to Baja California. Its silvery-blue leaves and slow growth to 20-30 or more feet tall makes it the perfect additions to smaller landscapes looking for big impact.

In the summer, the spectacular creamy-colored flowers cluster on 15 foot long inflorescences that rise up and arch down from the middle of the crown of leaves.

Plant in full sun to part shade though color and form seem best in full sun. This palm is drought tolerant and needs little irrigation once established but looks better with occasional summer watering and really benefits from more regular watering in desert heat. It is hardy down to 10°F and tolerates desert heat where it grows faster than along the cool coast.