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| COMMON NAME Pindo Palm Jelly Palm |
| BOTANICAL NAME Butia capitata |
| HEIGHT 15′ + |
| WIDTH 12′ |
| EVERGREEN |
| LIFESPAN 80 years |
| COLD TOLERANCE 20° F or lower |
| SOIL TYPE Well drained |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE Yes |
| SALT TOLERANCE Yes |
| LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun to partial shade |
| FLOWER Pink-cream flowers emerge on an inflorescence from a 2’ to 3’ long woody spathe. |
| MONTH OF COLOR Late Spring to early Summer |
| FRUIT Ripens in the Summer. Light orange to brown-red. Cherry-sized, edible. |
| COMMENTS Beautiful palm with blue-green, curved leaves. Planting in the shade results in longer fronds; in the sun provokes compact leaves. High tolerance to cold, drought, salt, and pests. Fruit can be used to make jelly and attracts wildlife. The seeds can be roasted for a coffee substitute. |
| PRICE 45 gallon $200 |