Yatay Palm

**Butia yatay**, the yatay palm, is an accepted species in the palm family native from southern Brazil to northeastern Argentina. [Kew recognizes the species](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:38727-2); it is a long-lived palm with a solitary trunk and pinnate, feather-like leaves. ## Form and landscape use The [Zaragoza municipal species guide](https://www.zaragoza.es/sede/portal/medioambiente/infraestructura-verde/parques-jardines/especies/servicio/especie/38) describes an evergreen palm whose fleshy, fragrant fruit is used as food and for drinks; it also identifies the species as an ornamental landscape plant. A [Brazilian conservation profile](https://proflora.jbrj.gov.br/html/Butia%20yatay_2012.html) places it in the Pampa and Atlantic Forest and describes summer fruiting, with edible fruit used fresh or in juices, jellies, and ice cream. Reported mature size differs among regional accounts, so reserve generous space and use local conditions when planning its position rather than treating one height figure as universal. ## Maintenance Keep the crown and trunk clear of overhead conflicts, and gather fallen fruit where it could interfere with paths. This palm suits a site where its form can be seen without crowding nearby plants.