Palms For California

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Common Name: Mexican Blue Fan Palm

Brahea armata is a relatively common Mexican native frequently grown in Southern California by both landscapers and private growers alike.

Horticultural Characteristics Drought Tolerance: very drought tolerant Soil Preference: very tolerant of a wide variety of soils Light Requirement: full sun Uses: Propagation: Human Hazards: sharp, hooked teeth on petioles Disease Problems:

Morphology (Identification) Habit: solitary Trunk: up to 3' in diameter, mostly clean Leaf: palmate Foliage: pale green, pale blue or nearly whitish Reproduction: Inflorescence: extremely long and droopy, sometimes arching to the ground Seed:

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  Mature palms in Los Angeles

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  Maturing palms in inland Los Angeles