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| Botanical Name: |
Butia capitata
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Jelly Palm
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| Family Name: |
ARECACEAE
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| Genus: |
Butia
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| species |
capitata
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| Name Derivation |
G: Derivation not known; S: Lat. meaning head shaped or domed.
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| Growth Habit: |
Palm tree
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| Dimensions: |
6-7m x 4-5m
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| Flower: |
Panicles are produced in the axils of the leaves, and are up to 1.7m long.
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| Climate: |
Rich organic soils give best results. Neutral to acid pH. Good drainage is important. Tolerates mild frosts and arid conditions
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| Fruit: |
Fruits are a drupe and yellow in colour.
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| Propagation: |
Seed when ripe.
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| Horticulture Use: |
Grown for foliage colour. Makes a good lawn specimen or avenue palm.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Regular watering and mulching at establishment. A complete fertiliser should be used regularly. Pruning only consists of removal of dead leaves. A low maintenance plant once established.
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| Foliage: |
Large imparapinnate, glaucous/blue, up to 2m long, spirally arranged.
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