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    • Photo of Butia yatay form by Tejas Tropicals

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    Butia yatay

    Also Known As

    • Yatay Palm

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 30'-60'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Butia yatay plant details

    Butia yatay is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Butia yatay

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Butia yatay

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. Again, similar to capitata including leaf color but grows to 60 feet and leaves are bigger and more graceful. Cold, heat and humidity tolerant. To see a photo of a mature Butia yatay go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Butia/yatay.html

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Butia yatay plant

    How to Grow Butia yatay

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Butia capitata

    aka Butia Palm, Jelly Palm, Pindo Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Butia capitata form by William Avery
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    x Butyagrus nabonnandii

    aka Butia sp. x Syagrus romanzoffiana, Butia x Syagrus Butiagrus, Mule Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-18'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of x Butyagrus nabonnandii form by Tejas Tropicals
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