Butia capitata, also known as pindo or jelly palm, is a palm with arched blue-green pinnate leaves and a a gray trunk. It originates from South America and reaches 4 to 6 m.
B. capitata is an ornamental and interesting palm to grow in USDA zones 8 and warmer. It is one of the hardiest feather palm, and will easily withstand -8°C to -10°C, even -12°C when fully established.
The leaves are evergreen, pinnate, up to 3 m long, green to blue-green. Leaf stems are about 1 m long, and are moderately spiky. Leaves are arched and recurved, which makes this palm easily recognisable.
The numerous tiny yellow to orange-red flowers are grouped in large inflorescences and appear between the leaves in spring.
The jelly palm produces a large quantity of round and orange-yellow edible fruits. A supposedly very good jelly is made from these fruits, hence the vernacular name.
Butia capitata requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil This palm prefers a well drained soil. But regular watering during the warmer months will induce a faster growth. Once established, B. capitata is fairly drought tolerant. While this palm grows best in sunny locations, it can tolerate some shade.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 6.00 m
Width 4.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -12.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -10.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow, red
Fruit - Edible Propagation - seeds This palm is propagated by seeds, which should be as fresh as possible. Also, maintaining a bottom heat (about 24-27°C) and soaking the seeds in warm water for a few hours shortens germination delays, which will occur in a few months.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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