Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm

$270.00

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Size: 30cm

30cm 45L 100L 300L

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Current Stock Height Guides

300L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4–6 metres

Mature Width: 3–4 metres

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm is expected to grow 10 – 20 cm per year (slow) Frost.

Root Ball Dimensions

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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About Your New Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm

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.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm works in an:

Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.

Is Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm Evergreen or Deciduous?

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4–6 metres

Mature Width: 3–4 metres

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm is expected to grow 10 – 20 cm per year (slow) Frost.

Growth Rate of Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm is expected to grow 10 – 20 cm per year (slow) Frost.

They are considered to have a:

Slow Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm

Is Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm frost tolerant?

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm Flower?

Butia capitata produces large, arching sprays of fragrant yellow to cream flowers in late spring and summer. These showy inflorescences sit beneath the graceful blue-green fronds and are followed by clusters of edible orange-yellow fruit, adding seasonal interest.

Does Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Summer

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Is Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm an Australian Native Tree?

No

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm is Native to South America, particularly Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, where it grows in open grasslands and dry savannahs.

What is the Wildlife Value of Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm ?

Its flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, while the fleshy fruit provides food for birds and wildlife. The arching fronds also offer shelter and roosting space for small birds, contributing to a biodiverse and resilient garden ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm need?

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Butia capitata performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It is sensitive to poor drainage and may struggle in heavy clay unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the palm matures and develops excellent drought resilience.

Is Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm Drought Tolerant?

Is Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Butia capitata develops strong drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and coastal environments, maintaining its robust trunk and elegant fronds with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm is expected to grow 10 – 20 cm per year (slow) Frost.

Slow Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, keep the root zone consistently moist with weekly deep watering and additional water during hot dry spells.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for scale or sooty mould in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Butia capitata – Jelly Palm / Pindo Palm in Different Soil

Butia capitata performs best in rich, well-drained loam with a slightly acidic pH and consistent moisture. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage and organic matter are managed well.

Sandy soil: Free-draining but enrich heavily with compost and mulch deeply to hold moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent flowering.

pH: Slightly acidic preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter or pine bark to maintain levels naturally.