Pindo Palm
Butia capitata
SKU
1055
Temperate climate palm with 3-foot long silvery green arching fronds. Stout, thick trunk with bold foliage sprays from the top. In warmer climates, 3 to 4 feet long creamy yellow to reddish flower clusters produce a sweet, edible fruit called pindos.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Best with regular watering - when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BEW-tee-uh kap-ih-TAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow grower up to 20 feet tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Fountain |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside, Rock Garden, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering - when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Key Feature | Easy Care Plant |
Follow regular watering schedule during first few growing seasons to establish a deep, extensive root system. Performs best with regular water or with environmental humidity, but will tolerate some drought. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 11
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