Butia capitata
JELLY PALM, WINE PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Butia bonnetii, B. leiospatha, B. nehrlingiana, Calappa capitata, C. leiospatha, Cocos capitata, C. leiospatha, C. liliaceifolia, Syagrus capitata

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Butia capitata
JELLY PALM, WINE PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & coastal designs

Uses: pot, large planter, accents, street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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