Erythea armata |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
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Fruit Season
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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:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.