It grows to a height of 15 meters, with a stout trunk. B. armata has an attractive appearance, especially when young, It is drought tolerant (although occasional deep irrigation is recommended), in the Pacific NW plant in full sun, . It is found under a variety of names, including "Mexican blue palm", "blue hesper palm", "big blue hesper palm", "blue fan palm", "sweet brahea", and "palma blanca".
Average Height: at maturity 20' to 30' Growth Rate: Very Slow Hardiness: Cool to 13° F USDA Zone 8A Comments: Very nice contrasting color in landscape, drought tolerant.
To plant them west of the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific NW you will need to mix top soil (potting soil) 50 / 50 with a landscape sand and & small pea gravel mix. Have the root ball raised about 1/4 out of the hole but mounded up with the soil mixture. (Never use beach sand in the planting mix)Protect from high off shore winds if planting on the coast. Plant in an area that will get early morning and mid day sun during the winter months. I recommend using a water meter the first few years. They usually only need to be watered in the summer months and then only when young or after transplanting.
(may need some protection on colder winter days)
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