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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