Butia Capitata
Common name(s)
Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm, Wine Palm
Description
Height: 15 to 25 feet | Spread: 10 to 15 feet Growth rate: slow
Origin: Central-southern Brazil and contiguous Argentina and Uruguay
Flower color: white/cream/gray
Fruit shape: round; yellow, orange; .5 to 1 inch, edible
Fruit: attracts squirrels/mammals; showy; fruit/leaves a litter problem
Trunk/bark/branches: branches don't droop; not showy; typically one trunk; thorns
Pruning requirement: little required
Breakage: resistant
Light requirement: full sun, partial sun or partial shade
Soil tolerances: clay; sand; loam; slightly alkaline; acidic; well-drained
Drought tolerance: high
Roots: not a problem
Use and Management
Growing in full sun or part shade on a wide variety of soils, including alkaline, Pindo palm is moderately salt-tolerant. Pindo palm can survive hot, windy conditions, asphalt and concrete areas but looks better in good soil with adequate moisture.
Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm, Wine Palm
Description
Height: 15 to 25 feet | Spread: 10 to 15 feet Growth rate: slow
Origin: Central-southern Brazil and contiguous Argentina and Uruguay
Flower color: white/cream/gray
Fruit shape: round; yellow, orange; .5 to 1 inch, edible
Fruit: attracts squirrels/mammals; showy; fruit/leaves a litter problem
Trunk/bark/branches: branches don't droop; not showy; typically one trunk; thorns
Pruning requirement: little required
Breakage: resistant
Light requirement: full sun, partial sun or partial shade
Soil tolerances: clay; sand; loam; slightly alkaline; acidic; well-drained
Drought tolerance: high
Roots: not a problem
Use and Management
Growing in full sun or part shade on a wide variety of soils, including alkaline, Pindo palm is moderately salt-tolerant. Pindo palm can survive hot, windy conditions, asphalt and concrete areas but looks better in good soil with adequate moisture.
All palm trees shown are for sale, so stock may vary.
Before you make further plans, please be sure to inquire about the palm tree(s) you are interested in to secure availability.