Botanical Name: Common Names:
Butia capitata Brazilian Butia Palm, Jelly Palm, Wine Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright, Upright Narrow, V-Shaped
Description:
An extremely hardy, slow growing palm with thick, stout trunk and arching feather palm leaves. Will tolerate frost and drought. Produces edible fruits in Autumn. An excellent feature tree and popular choice for colder climates. Grows approx. 5-6m H.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Low Water Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Arecaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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