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Brahea decumbens
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Small Brahea with a recumbent trunk and bluish leaves.Petit Brahea au stipe incliné et feuillage bleuté. -12 to -14°C (10 to 7°F). Available in 4-litre pots.
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Synonyms of Brahea decumbens
Sierra madre palm, Mexican dwarf blue palm
Origin of Brahea decumbens
The north-east of Mexico
Hardiness of Brahea decumbens
-12 to -14°C (10 to 7°F)
Description of Brahea decumbens
Rare small bush-like palm, with a recumbent trunk (up to 2 metres), and steel-blue leaves. Young palms are green, and become blue after a few years.
How to grow Brahea decumbens
This slow grower requires heat: place it in full sun, in a well-drained soil. It can withstand harsh conditions (drought, frost, ...).
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- no
- Fragrant:
- no
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
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