This palm has a solitary thick trunk with persistent leaf bases and has a dense rounded crown. The bluish grey-green divided fronds are arching and the small flowers appear in a cluster and are followed by attractive yellow-reddish fruit.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Butia capitataIs naturally found in South America growing in the drier parts of Brazil and north Argentina in an open sunny position. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile clay loam or lime based soil and is drought and light frost tolerant.

The Jelly Palm is grown for its strong trunk and bluish foliage. It is planted in parks or large gardens as a lawn specimen or used in avenue plantings. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 5 to 10 years and is slow growing but long lived. It is also along road sides or public areas tolerating neglect once established. ID 420

Butia(BYOOT-ee-a) / BYOO-sha) capitata(cap-i-TAIT-a)

"Butia" commemorates the Earl of Bute; "capitata" from the Latin word for "head" or "cap", referring to the rounded crown.

Arecaceae(ar-ek-AY-see-ee)     
(Palmae)
Palm Family