Butia Species, Jelly Palm, Pindo Palm, Wine Palm
Butiacapitata

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

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Bronze

Height

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

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From 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