The Mexican blue fan palm is a native of central-northern Baja California and is found in arroyos and canyon bottoms, often growing alongside Washingtonias, where there is water below the surface. Slow growing to about 50 feet after many years. Enjoys extreme exposure. Tolerates drought, heat, and some cold. Will naturalize in a dry winter-rainfall climate like California or northern BC. Bright glaucous blue leaves make this a very pretty ornamental. Creamy yellow flowers appear on long, drooping inflorescences in late winter. Very sensitive to transplant, even from a container to the ground, so handle the roots with caution when planting.

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