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what is the "bluest of the blue" Brahea. .. ?

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trioderob Grand Master

trioderob

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looking for a 5-15 gallon "ULTRA BLUE " brahea

any idea of its real name and where to buy ?

"bluest of the blue " - triode

Pedro 65 Grand Master

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looking for a 5-15 gallon "ULTRA BLUE " brahea

any idea of its real name and where to buy ?

"bluest of the blue " - triode

post-1753-0-92142800-1372229405.jpgA group of Armata's an "old" thread called Cold hardy Blue Palms, I' need some here. Bottom pic is from this paste :fragranthill.com | First Garden Tour of 2010 Pete

Pedro 65 Grand Master

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looking for a 5-15 gallon "ULTRA BLUE " brahea

any idea of its real name and where to buy ?

"bluest of the blue " - triode

post-1753-0-92142800-1372229405.jpgA group of Armata's an "old" thread called Cold hardy Blue Palms, I' need some here. Bottom pic is from this paste :fragranthill.com | First Garden Tour of 2010 Pete

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Peter that is BLUE-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO-EEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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trioderob Grand Master

trioderob

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the bottom one is it

that's what I am looking for - ultra blue -almost white Brahea armata

where can I buy ?

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Pedro 65 Grand Master

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Peter that is BLUE-HOO-HOO-HOO-HOO-EEEEEEEEEEEEEE

the bottom one is it

that's what I am looking for - ultra blue -almost white Brahea armata

where can I buy ?

The bottom stunning Armata is in Fragranthill.com in Cali, go ask em where they got, its certainly a "Bluey" and a "Stunner", I'd love 5 :) , the Net is such a "great" thing for Quick searching great pics.fragranthill.com | First Garden Tour of 2010 Pete

Phoenikakias Grand Master

Phoenikakias

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My armata is equally blue to my Bizzie.

dalmatiansoap Grand Master

dalmatiansoap

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Whats with "super silver sp."?

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Pedro 65 Grand Master

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Whats with "super silver sp."?

Ante, the "Best" looker at bottom post 3 "must" be a super silver, OR are you saying "why" are enthusiasts into/ want them ?? Pete

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Whats with "super silver sp."?

Ante, the "Best" looker at bottom post 3 "must" be a super silver, OR are you saying "why" are enthusiasts into/ want them ?? Pete

Yes, I tried to point them up although mine (still in the pot) doesnt show any silver for now.

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Whats with "super silver sp."?

Ante, the "Best" looker at bottom post 3 "must" be a super silver, OR are you saying "why" are enthusiasts into/ want them ?? Pete

Yes, I tried to point them up although mine (still in the pot) doesnt show any silver for now.

A Bismarkia starts out quite "red" and takes a while b4 the silver /grey appears so "patience Padawan" :) no doubt the sane for super silver to "take time" to show its colour , post a pic of yr super silver pls Ante. Pete

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Brahea sp. (Super Silver) Silver Rock Palm

This plant is a most exciting and somewhat unlikely discovery from central Mexico, in a desert region that has a high number of endemic species. First thought to be a somewhat out-of-range population of B. nitida, because its leaf stalks are completely thornless, a key characteristic of that species, we quickly came to the conclusion that we must be dealing with something else, perhaps a palm species completely new to science. The palms grow in sparsely vegetated, dry, high altitude valleys around 1800 m (6000 ft.) and higher, where they are one of the dominant elements of the local vegetation. A green form of Brahea dulcis (with thorny leaf stalks!) is also commonly found in the same habitat. What sets this palm apart is foremost the incredible color of its leaves, an unreal, bright silvery white, easily as good as the best Brahea armata you have seen. As opposed to the fierce armament of other Brahea species, this plant has completely smooth leaf stalks, without a single thorn. Of botanical interest are also the very long, arching inflorescences that extend well beyond the leaves. The fruits are small and black when ripe. As for its horticultural future, we think this Brahea has great prospects and easily has enough potential to become as popular as Brahea armata is today. It is hardy to drought as well as to severe freezes and should be adaptable to a wide range of temperate climates. Due to its reasonable size it should find room in any garden.

Jeff Searle Grand Master

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Braheas are certainly not my specialty, but what about Clara? I have a few small ones that are really silver/blue.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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Braheas are certainly not my specialty, but what about Clara? I have a few small ones that are really silver/blue.

I find claras less blue than armatas, generally speaking - perhaps indicating they are indeed a hybrid. If I ever find one that silver/blue I will snatch it up!!!

Still waiting for my Super Silvers to go silver...

Ben Rogers

On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

Josh-O Grand Master

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I think Armata is the bluest of the blue braheas. IMHO

Clara comes in second IMO

Although, there is a clara at Balboa park in San Diego that is crazy ICE BLUE.

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

Pete in Paradise Hills Proficient

Pete in Paradise Hills

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looking for a 5-15 gallon "ULTRA BLUE " brahea

any idea of its real name and where to buy ?

"bluest of the blue " - triode

Rob, Armata is the bluest. Evergreen nursery sells quality 15 gallon ones. If you want super silvers they take a while to go blue and are harder to find. I got a couple 5 gallons from Multiflora.

Paradise Hills, 4 miles inland, south facing slope in the back, north facing yard in the front

trioderob Grand Master

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I think Armata is the bluest of the blue braheas. IMHO

Clara comes in second IMO

Although, there is a clara at Balboa park in San Diego that is crazy ICE BLUE.

that's the one that's the one that's the one

that's why I made this thread- that one is insane - saw and immediately thought

"I want one of those" !!!

that's what I want

"ICE BLUE" - Josh-O

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Stevetoad Grand Master

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My super silver is more of a blue than my armata. My armata I would call white.

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"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

Danilopez89 Veteran

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Here's a night shot of mine looking "bluest of the blue"...

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They don't grow up too fast...

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Its actually not as blue as it shows in the pics.

Trioderob these are cheap and easy to find around here.

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Braheas are certainly not my specialty, but what about Clara? I have a few small ones that are really silver/blue.

I find claras less blue than armatas, generally speaking - perhaps indicating they are indeed a hybrid. If I ever find one that silver/blue I will snatch it up!!!

Still waiting for my Super Silvers to go silver...

I think Armata is the bluest of the blue braheas. IMHO

Clara comes in second IMO

Although, there is a clara at Balboa park in San Diego that is crazy ICE BLUE.

Are these "clara"...?post-9726-0-09480500-1436118773_thumb.jppost-9726-0-80630400-1436118799_thumb.jp

Pete in Paradise Hills Proficient

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My super silver is more of a blue than my armata. My armata I would call white.

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Blue s silver vs powder blue Armata I'd say.

Paradise Hills, 4 miles inland, south facing slope in the back, north facing yard in the front

Josh-O Grand Master

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I think Armata is the bluest of the blue braheas. IMHO

Clara comes in second IMO

Although, there is a clara at Balboa park in San Diego that is crazy ICE BLUE.

that's the one that's the one that's the one

that's why I made this thread- that one is insane - saw and immediately thought

"I want one of those" !!!

that's what I want

"ICE BLUE" - Josh-O

:greenthumb::greenthumb:

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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My super silver is more of a blue than my armata. My armata I would call white.

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Blue s silver vs powder blue Armata I'd say.

Sth African cycads they call" Blue" are the silver/greys , Steve can you post a pic of your Armata pls, thank. Pete

trioderob Grand Master

trioderob

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My super silver is more of a blue than my armata. My armata I would call white.

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wait a cotton picken moment...

so the silvers are blue and the armata are white ?

...that blows my mind...... :bemused:

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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My super silver is more of a blue than my armata. My armata I would call white.image.jpg

Blue s silver vs powder blue Armata I'd say.

Sth African cycads they call" Blue" are the silver/greys , Steve can you post a pic of your Armata pls, thank. Pete

Mines still small. Though pretty fast. Was planted out as a little one gal. To me it seems more silver/white than my super silver. Please excuse the weeds.

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"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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My super silver is more of a blue than my armata. My armata I would call white.attachicon.gifimage.jpg

wait a cotton picken moment...

so the silvers are blue and the armata are white ?

...that blows my mind...... :bemused:

That's my opinion at least. My super silver isn't as blue as it looks in the pic I posted but it's close. I used that auto correct deal on iPhone to keep it from being sideways.

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

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Just wanted to try out camera on new phone ..... night time pic of Brahea clara with flash...it has been a steady grower here in North Florida. ...very pleased with the color even in part shade.post-97-0-78542300-1436149841_thumb.jpg

David Simms zone 9a on Highway 30a

200 steps from the Gulf in NW Florida

30 ft. elevation and sandy soil

Phoenikakias Grand Master

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My super silver is more of a blue than my armata. My armata I would call white.image.jpg

Blue s silver vs powder blue Armata I'd say.
Sth African cycads they call" Blue" are the silver/greys , Steve can you post a pic of your Armata pls, thank. Pete

Mines still small. Though pretty fast. Was planted out as a little one gal. To me it seems more silver/white than my super silver. Please excuse the weeds.

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Very hairy petioles, interesting!

Pedro 65 Grand Master

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My super silver is more of a blue than my armata. My armata I would call white.image.jpg

Blue s silver vs powder blue Armata I'd say.
Sth African cycads they call" Blue" are the silver/greys , Steve can you post a pic of your Armata pls, thank. Pete

Mines still small. Though pretty fast. Was planted out as a little one gal. To me it seems more silver/white than my super silver. Please excuse the weeds.

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Lookn great Steve, thanks 4 posting :greenthumb:

Rob, I haven't got "any" Brahea's "but" if I had to pick 3 ( after browsing the net) I'd pic Armata, Clara and Decumbens, hows this "Stunner" Clara" Hybrid" from this paste :) PeteThe wonderful world of blue and silver brahea : Palms and The ...

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This is my young Brahea clara

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Carambeí, 2nd tableland of the State Paraná , south Brazil.

Alt:1030m. Native palms: Queen, B. eriospatha, B. microspadix, Allagoptera leucocalyx , A.campestris, Geonoma schottiana, Trithrinax acanthocoma. Subtr. climate, some frosty nights. No dry season. August: driest month. Rain:1700mm

 

I am seeking for cold hardy palms!

trioderob Grand Master

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best thread ever

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trioderob Grand Master

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thanks for the feedback dudes

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My largest Brahea Decumbens transitioning to blue

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Triode,

They are variable, so there's no guarantees to what you're gonna get, just by asking for a species name, clara, armata, super silver, etc. I suppose you just want to look for one that already has the color you desire. Or you can do like it did with my purple king palms and collect seed off of the best specimine you can find.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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Matt. Is yours showing any purple yet? The one you gave me from that batch is getting big now.

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

trioderob Grand Master

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thanks all for the info- will take my time and really hand pick one with insane color

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