Botanical Name: Butia capitata
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Common Name: Pindo or Jelly Palm, Yatay  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Palm

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Janet Hunter/ Steve Georg
  • Description

  • Notes

This slow-growing palm reaches a mature size of 15' x 8'. Leaves have an arching form and vary from bluish/gray to green. Tiny yellow flowers are followed by yellow to orange fruit that is edible and delicious. Native to Brazil and Argentina.
Frost tolerant to 15 F.