Brahea armata
Mexican Fan Palm, Blue Hesper Palm
From £3,295.00
A spectacular powder blue, the Mexican Fan Palm is a slow-growing palm that makes for a great architectural addition to a sunny and mild garden with excellent drainage or a hot conservatory.
As Brahea armata matures, a thick trunk develops below its exceptional evergreen canopy.
Plant Biography
This species is endemic to Mexico (Baja California, Sonora), where it is locally common in arroyos and canyon bottoms, as well as rock crevices at higher elevations.
The indigenous native Americans of this area are called the Cocopah or the River People, and they have lived along the lower Colorado River and delta for centuries. Traditionally, they eat the seeds of Brahea armata after roasting them.
Expert Tip
Care & Size Guidance
Though slow growing, it can be sped up with occasional deep irrigation in the summer months.
Be prepared to provide winter protection in colder gardens, though this species is able to handle temperatures down to -10°C.
What can i say other than this Brahea Armata is the most magnificent looking palm you will ever own, i received such a beautiful healthy specimen and it has the most stunning silvery blue fronds. Super fast delivery too. Superb customer services!
jake proctor (verified owner) –
Perfect plants, fast delivery, and excellent quality. 4th time returning customer, with over 110 palms purchased. I’d definitely recommend!
Ben (verified owner) –
Beautiful specimen, arrived timely and in excellent condition. It was also great value in comparison to other companies. Love Palm Centre!
Michael Fletcher (verified owner) –
Beautiful specimen. Excellent condition and service. Love the colour of the leaves. Thankyou.
Tina O. –
Beautifull plant,gorgeous blue colour,very happy with purchase and the help I received from customer service.
Arwel O. –
Looks amazing i have been looking for a healthy palm like this for weeks and the palm centre delivered on quality and prompt delivery will defo use again – forget local garden centres not a patch on this quality
Gillian M. –
The palm arrived well packed. It’s a good size and looks very healthy. I shall be making a further order!
Jo W. –
Goods received today in excellent condition, on time, very well packaged plus hardy palm care guide enclosed. Very pleased and many thanks.
Greg M. –
Delighted with this excellent specimen.
L Symons –
A superb specimen – looks wonderful. Very well packed and delivered in under 48 hours of ordering
Amanda Duffy –
This palm is stunning and was superbly wrapped to ensure that it was not damaged during delivery. It was easily planted and has prompted many favourable comments from my neighbours.
Janet Evans –
I bought one of these beautiful Blue Palms 2 years ago from the bargain section. I am pleased to say it is thriving at 1.5m! It is slow growing but if you feed with Palm fertilizer and water it well in the summer months, the rewards are amazing! If you find that the leaves are not blue enough move it to a more sunny spot.
John A Putney –
Stunning plant. Arrived in tip top condition. Thanks palm centre for another stunning specimen. 5* plus
Wayne –
my second purchase from the palm centre the palm arrived in perfect condition bigger and better than expected truly happy
kevin edey –