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Clara Blue Palm

Brahea Armata 'Clara'

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Overview

The Brahea armata 'Clara', commonly known as Clara Blue Palm, captivates with striking silvery-blue fronds, reaching up to 6 feet in length. Drought-resistant and slow-growing, this palm thrives under full sun, eventually reaching up to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. Its distinctive white or yellow flowers bloom in summer, much to the delight of local birdlife. Ideal for creating a focal point in arid landscape designs.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 11–11Type PalmClimate Mediterranean
Clara Blue Palm (Brahea Armata 'Clara') — captivates with striking silvery-blue fronds
Clara Blue Palm (Brahea Armata 'Clara') — commonly known as Clara Blue Palm

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
11–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Clara Blue Palm (Brahea Armata 'Clara') — captivates with striking silvery-blue fronds
Clara Blue Palm (Brahea Armata 'Clara') — commonly known as Clara Blue Palm
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