BLUE HESPER PALM aka BRAHEA ARMATA. I'M SO BLUE! Gregory Palm Farms (714)814-8525/760)975-4605 OPEN DAILY COME ON DOWN

Blue Hesper Palm- Brahea Armata

The Blue Hesper Palm is a famous hardy blue palm from Mexico. Stiff, fan shaped leaves of a stunning pale  blue colour. Conservatory, or sunny spot in the garden. Well drained soil, plenty of water in summer, rather drier in winter, when it can withstand -10ºC or so when larger. It is much happier, and faster growing when  planted in the ground. To around 10 feet. Blue Hesper Palm Characteristics Stem/Trunk Gray trunk with ringed appearance. Covered with a skirt of old leaves. Exposure Partial shade and full sun. Tolerates heat and wind as well as temperatures to 18 degrees. Soil Somewhat dry, sandy soil and good drainage Water Drought tolerant although occasional deep irrigation is recommended Growth Rate Slow growing to 40' 24'' Box- $250 30'' Box- $450 36" Box- $650