Butia odorata (capitata) - Jelly Palm

Butia odorata (capitata) - Pindo palm, Jelly palm, Wine palm

• Evergreen palm with blue leaves and yellow flowers in Summer

• Other benefits: yellow fruits

• Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 3.5m x 2m

• Position: likes sun; tolerates part shade

• Soil pH: Acid (ericaceous), Neutral

• Moisture: drought tolerant; likes well drained soil, moisture retentive soil • Winter hardiness: mild winter to -5c