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Butia capitata
Pindo or Jelly Palm, Yatay
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:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.