Butia capitata
Pindo or Jelly Palm, Yatay
Description
This slow-growing palm reaches a mature size of 15' x 8'. Leaves have an arching form and vary from bluish/gray to green. Tiny yellow flowers are followed by yellow to orange fruit that is edible and delicious. Native to Brazil and Argentina.
Plant Type
Palm
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.