Trees Around The World Tour - MEXICAN BLUE FAN PALM

Brahea armata         |        Arecaceae       |       Mexican blue fan palm

Noteworthy Characteristics:

The fruits are edible after roasting! This palm tolerates greater extremes of cold, heat and wind than most palms. It is a great ornamental tree, producing highly fragrant flowers on long, pendulous limbs (inflorescences).

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum Trees Around The World Tour page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)