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Brahea edulis Guadalupe Fan Palm Seedling 4-5 Leaves Live Plant

July 9, 2026

4-5 leaf seedlings in a 3×3×9 inch liners. Grown outside in part sun, seedlings will need to be acclimated slowly to sun. Seedlings will be shipped in they’re pot. I ship on Fridays & Saturdays only. If you purchase on Saturdays I may not ship until the following Saturday. Picture 4 & 5 are photos of my Brahea edulis in my yard, zone 8b. Photo #6 is of the mother palm i collected seeds from.

Brahea armata | Blue Hesper Palm | Gray Goddess | 5 Seeds

July 9, 2026

We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Brahea armata is a palm in the Arecaceae family. Its native range is from Mexico to Baja, California, and Sonora. Some familiar names include Blue Hesper Palm, Gray Goddess, and Mexican Blue Fan Palm. It can be seen growing in washed-out areas near canyon bottoms and rock crevices in higher elevations. It likes to grow with other palms such as Washingtonia filifera and Washingtonia robusta. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. It is widely used as an ornamental. It can grow to 50 feet tall with a robust trunk. The bluish-green leaves reach out 3-7 feet and are 3 feet wide. It forms a shag around the trunk like many palms and are cut off to keep a clean appearance. The fragrant inflorescence reaches 15 feet long, falling toward the ground in February and March. The fruits start green and turn yellow-brown when ripe. The fruits are about an inch in diameter. It prefers to grow in full sun to part shade with little water needs. Zones 9-11 Germination Soak seeds for 48 hours in warm water. Sow seeds 2″ deep, then tamp seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 3-5 months.

Brahea armata (Mexican Blue Fan Palm) – 1 Gallon – Rare Blue Palm – Cold Hardy

July 8, 2026

Native to the deserts of Baja California, this species is famous for its rigid silver-blue foliage and exceptional architectural beauty. Its unique coloration and desert toughness have made it a favorite among collectors and landscape designers alike.

Brahea moorei Seeds! Dwarf Rock Palm Cold Hardy!!!

July 8, 2026

They need very well-draining soil. An incredibly beautiful dwarf species, it’s really quite stunning when mature! A relatively drought tolerant palm, it benefits from deep watering. When young, the leaves are a deep green.

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