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Brahea armata Blue hesper palm Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Brahea armata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Blue hesper palm. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Brahea armata Common Name: Blue hesper palm Family: Palmae Author: S. Wats. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 12 Mature Width: 4 Habitat: Dry woodlands, usually on limestone soils[200].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most fertile moist but well-drained soils in a sheltered sunny position[231]. Tolerant of poor dry soils[200].
This species tolerates several degrees of frost if it is growing in a dry sunny climate[200].
Palms usually have deep penetrating root systems and generally establish best when planted out at a young stage. However, older plants are substantially more cold tolerant than juvenile plants[231]. In areas at the limit of their cold tolerance, therefore, it is prudent to grow the plants in containers for some years, giving them winter protection, and only planting them into their permanent positions when sheer size dictates[231]. Palms can also often be transplanted even when very large. Although the thick fleshy roots are easily damaged and/or dessicated, new roots are generally freely produced. It is important to stake the plant very firmly to prevent rock, and also to give it plenty of water until re-established - removing many of the leaves can also help[231].
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