Erythea armata

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Mexican Blue Palm

  
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Will slowly grow to 30' tall by 10' wide. From Baja, California. The leaves are sky blue and fan shaped and 3'-5' across. The flowers hang in pendant clusters up to 15' long. Heat and cold tolerant. Also adapts to heat and searing sun. It needs good drainage and occasional watering. Not easy to transplant when older.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.