Pindo Palm tree ( Butia capitata )

Pindo Palm Tree  

( Butia capitata)

This cold-hardy, single-trunked palm is easily recognized by its rounded canopy of blue-grey, strongly-recurved, graceful fronds which curve in toward the trunk. The heavy, stocky trunks are covered with persistent leaf bases. Large, showy clusters of orange-yellow, juicy, edible fruits, the size of large dates, are produced and often used to make jams or jellies. This slow growing palm eventually will reach 20 feet tall and is attractive as a freestanding specimen or grouped with other palms. Most are seen smaller than this since growth rate is very slow

Mature Height : 15-20 feet

Mature Width : 10-15 feet

Exposure : Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness Zones : 7-11