Brahea Species, Mexican Dwarf Blue Palm, Sierra Madre Palm

Braheadecumbens

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brahea (BRAH-yuh)
Species
decumbens (de-KUM-benz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Palms
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mesa, Arizona

Altadena, California

Los Angeles, California

Mountain View Acres, California

San Marino, California

Spring Valley, California

Augusta, Georgia

San Antonio, Texas

Bellevue, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2009 | positive

This palm has produced seed for me in San Antonio, Tx. They have been on the plants for two years and the seed coat is still greenish gr...Read More

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Altadena, CA (Zone 10a) | October 2005 | positive

The seeds of this palm have been very difficult for me (and everyone else I've talked with) to germinate. I'm happy with the 10% I've be...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | positive

Very sought after specimen palm for small, open gardens. This pricey little palm has recumbent trunks and suckers so it doesn't take up ...Read More

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