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Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm
Butia capitata

Climate Resiliency 2 out of 5 stars

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.

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

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