Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

Small to medium sized palm, generally to 20-40ft. The elegant fronds are quite distinctive, most notably for their silver-blueish color.

Hardiness

Hardy to about 15F.

Growing Environment

It is both drought and cold tolerant. It prefers well drained soil, and needs little water when established. This palm also grows particularly well in alkaline soils.

Propagation

By seed, which show erratic germination from 1-10 months.

Uses

The 3/4" fruits are edible. This palm is most commonly grown for its ornamental appearance, mainly due to its pretty, silver-blue colored, fan-shaped leaves.

Native Range

Native to Baja California, Mexico.

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