Jelly Palm
Butia capitata
Also known as
South American Jelly Palm, Pindo Palm
Butia capitata Madrid by William Avery (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
6m | Max | 6m |
2m | Min | 2m |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Jelly Palm Overview
Butia capitata is noted for being one of the hardiest feather palms, tolerating temperatures down to about −10 °C! It is widely cultivated in temperate climates. The fruit can be eaten (it is tart and sweet at the same time) with a flesh similar to a loquat, but slightly more fibrous.
How to harvest Jelly Palm
Fruit are harvested when ripe in late summer.
How to propagate Jelly Palm
Seed
Sow seed in spring.
Special features of Jelly Palm
Drought resistant
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Jelly Palm
Culinary, landscaping.
