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Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm
Butia capitata

Qualifies for Tree Enhancement Program

Has attractive arching, feathery, gray-green leaves. Produces a large quantity of messy fruit. Remove flower stalks to avoid cleanup. Fruit is edible and is used to make jelly in the deep south. Can be grown in containers. Regular watering and feeding will produce a faster growing, more attractive palm.

  • Width range: 14–16 Feet
  • Native location: South America [Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay]
  • Canopy value: 133 ft²
  • Design style: Thorns/Spines
  • Flower color: Purple, Pink
  • Flower season: Spring
  • Fruit color: Orange, Yellow, Red
  • Fruit season: Summer
  • General foliage color: Grey, Green
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • PH preference: Neutral, Not Particular
  • Plant type: Tree, Palm
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Soil preference: Sand, Well Drained
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Sunset zones: 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Water requirement: High, Medium
  • Height range: 18–20 Feet
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F

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