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Butia capitata

Pindo or Jelly Palm, Yatay

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

 

Description

This slow-growing tree has leaves that vary from bluish gray to green and has round, yellow to orange fruit that is edible and delicious. Arching leaves spread 10'-15' wide; palm can reach 20' tall.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.