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    Butia capitata

    Also Known As

    • Butia Palm
    • Jelly Palm
    • Pindo Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 10'-20'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Butia capitata plant details

    Butia capitata is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Butia capitata

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Butia capitata

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Jelly Palm is one of the hardiest feather palms in the world. This is perfect for any palm lover that likes to push the limits in our Northwest winters.

    By: Oregon Palm Nursery

    Pindo or “Jelly” Palms (Butia capitata) as they are commonly called are the most beautiful species of the feather (pinnate) palm trees with their lush green leaves. These palms will reach maximum growth at 20-25 feet. Pindo Palms are recommended for USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11 but have been known to grow ouside in other zones as well with winter care.

    By: Brantley Palms

    Long silver-green fronds, to 10' long, arch from a wide sturdy trunk. Yellow flower clusters are followed by tangy, tropical, 1.5", yellow-orange fruit. The tropical tasting fruit can be eaten fresh, or made into jellies.

    By: Almost Eden

    South Carolina Shell Station. With our travels far and wide around the world to find ever newer plants, exotic collection sites can hardly get better than this. On a road trip to interior South Carolina, having spotted eight lovely pindo palms that had withstood rigorous winters and all the harsh conditions a mini-strip mall can provide, we brought home seeds in several large Slurpee containers. The palms, a pretty silver-blue, were otherwise typical. They should grow to about 15 ft producing lovely arched pinnate leaves that curl upon extension. Bright sun, good drainage, and overhead protection at 12 to 15 °F, lower to mid USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Butia capitata plant

    How to Grow Butia capitata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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