USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Spread
3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The palm Butia capitata (pindo palm) bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during mid summer. The showy matte foliage is greyish aquamarine and greyish green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. Butia capitata (pindo palm) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy and scaly bark. A specimen plant, Butia capitata (pindo palm) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Container, culinary, fruit, specimen, street planting and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Butia capitata is tolerant of drought, compacted soil and salt.
Cautions
Butia capitata (pindo palm) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
