Family: Arecaceae
(ar-ek-AY-see-ee) Genus: Butia (BEW-tee-uh) Species: capitata (kap-ih-TAY-tuh) Synonym:Butia capitata var. rubra Synonym:Cocos capitata Synonym:Syagrus capitata
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsPalms Water Requirements UnknownSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage This plant is resistant to deerFoliage Color BronzeHeight 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)Spacing 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Magenta (pink-purple)Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; germinate in a damp paper towel From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |