Pindo or Jelly Palm / Butia Capitata

Common name, Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm

Botanical name, Butia Capitata

The Butia Capitata is a gorgeous feather palm tree. It is the most cold hardy feather palm available. The open form that this palm tree has makes it great for planting a variety of plants under it. The plume type fronds gives it its name, feather palm. You will see these palm trees used in landscapes throughout the southwest and on the strip in Vegas.

This palm tree grows as wide as it does tall. As always with palm trees, good drainage is a must.

Snow is not an issue with this tree and makes a great Kodak moment. This tree is a favorite with landscape designers.

Full sun

Cold Hardy to 8º to 12ºF

Height to 20’ in 20 to 30 years

Growth Rate is 6" to 12" a year, depending on location in your landscape.