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Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm
Butia capitata
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| The Pindo palm, sometimes called the Jelly Palm
is a slow-growing palm, but it will grow virtually anywhere and is extremely frost
tolerant. It is easily obtainable and inexpensive. |
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Leaves
Blue-gray fronds arch and curve in toward
trunk from top of trunk. Fronds are more graceful if grown in partial shade.
Flowers
Pindo palm has white, showy spring flowers
Fruit
Large, showy clusters of
orange-yellow, juicy edible fruits ripen in summer
Trunk
Single trunk
Propagation
Information not available.
Landscape usage
Good as free-standing or when grouped with other plants or as a street tree. Works well in
urban, concrete environments.
Interesting Facts
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Summary
Type: Palm
Salt Tolerant: High
Height: 15-25ft
Spread: 10-15ft
Growth Rate: N/A
Light: Full sun- part shade
Water: Low
Hardiness: High
Native: No
Wildlife: N/A
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For more detailed information on this
plant go to:
Volusia Extension |
