Erythea armata
Mexican Blue Palm
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.
Plant Type
Tree, Palm
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parking Strip
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.