Jelly Palm
Butia capitata
A hardy, elegant palm with edible fruit and blue-green fronds.
- Plant Type
- House Plants & Tropicals
- Width
- 10-15 Ft.
- Height
- 20-35 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 12
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 3
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Butia capitata, commonly known as the Jelly Palm, is a slow-growing evergreen palm characterized by its stout, solitary trunk and a dense crown of arching, blue-green to gray-green pinnate leaves. This hardy species is highly valued for its ornamental appeal and its clusters of edible, orange-yellow fruits used to make jellies and wine. It thrives in well-drained soils and is remarkably tolerant of salt, heat, and drought, making it an excellent choice for coastal or Mediterranean landscapes.