Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm

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Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm is a Evergreen (foliage year round)
tree with a Mature Height of 4–6 metres, and a Mature Width of 3–4 metres.
They have a Slow Growth Rate,
with per annum growth of 10 – 20 cm per year (slow) Frost.
Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm can be used for Feature Tree, Avenue Planting, and Council or Civic Landscapes.
They tolerate Full Sun and Part Shade.

PLANT PROFILE

Butia capitata, also known as the Jelly Palm or Pindo Palm, is a hardy, medium-sized palm recognised for its arching, blue-grey, feather-like fronds. The trunk is stout and patterned with old leaf bases, supporting a crown of 30–40 long, graceful leaves. In summer, it produces branched inflorescences with small yellow to cream flowers, followed by clusters of orange-yellow fruits that are edible and often used for preserves. Mature specimens usually grow 4–6 metres tall with a canopy spread of 3–4 metres.

This palm is slow to moderate growing and well suited to a variety of climates, tolerating both heat and light frost. It is highly drought tolerant once established and adapts to sandy or well-drained soils. Butia capitata thrives in full sun but will also tolerate part shade during its juvenile years. Evergreen and low-maintenance, it requires little beyond occasional removal of old fronds and seed stalks.

They look excellent when planted as feature palms in gardens, grouped in clusters for a subtropical effect, or positioned in civic landscapes, avenues, and open lawns. Their compact size and attractive blue-grey foliage also make them suitable for poolside planting and resort-style landscapes.

Mature Height: 4–6 metres

Mature Width: 3–4 metres

10 – 20 cm per year (slow) Frost

  • Slow Growth Rate

Feature Planting: Space 3 – 4 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 3 – 4 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 4 – 5 m apart

  1. Choose a sunny position with free-draining soil.
  2. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower.
  3. Backfill with improved soil and water deeply.
  4. Apply mulch around the base, keeping away from the trunk.
  5. Stake if necessary when young in exposed sites.

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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Q: How tall does the Jelly Palm grow?
A: Typically 4–6 metres tall with a spread of 3–4 metres.

Q: Is it frost tolerant?
A: Yes, it tolerates light frosts once established.

Q: Does it produce fruit?
A: Yes, it bears orange-yellow fruits that are edible and used in preserves.

Q: Is it suitable for coastal planting?
A: Yes, it thrives in sandy, coastal environments.

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