Pindo palm

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Pindo Palms are coveted exotic palm trees in Central Florida because of their silvery blue-gray foliage and short stature. Originally from temperate to sub-tropical southeastern South America — Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay — Pindos are scientifically called Butia capitata. Because humid subtropical climates occur in several regions around the world, plants that evolved in one geographic area can be used in gardens with a similar climate.

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Slow-growing, Butia capitata (Jelly Palm) is a handsome small evergreen palm with a stout solitary trunk crowned with blue-green to gray-green leaves that curve in towards the trunk. The pinnately compound leaves, 3-6 ft. (90-180 cm), form a dense, full crown and arch gracefully creating a slightly weeping effect. Each leaf has 25-60 pairs of slender leaflets which ascend from the spiny leaf stalk to form a V-shape. The heavy trunk is patterned with the stubs of old leaves. In summer, small…

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Hailing from Brazil, the Pindo palm, also known as Butia capitata, is a striking evergreen plant famous for its luxuriant green leaves. Commonly referred to as the Jelly palm, this plant brings a hint of tropical allure to any environment it graces. Its graceful foliage and unique ambiance make the Pindo palm a sought-after favorite for avid gardeners looking to enhance their botanical collections.

Germinating pindo palm seeds requires some patience and know how to get the process correct and achieve a baby palm. The following article outlines how to propagate a pindo palm with the steps needed for success. Click here to learn more.

Palm trees come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and species, and it's not always clear how much each tree needs to be pruned, if at all. Click this article to learn more about how and when to prune a pindo palm tree.

Grown both as an ornamental and for its tolerance to the hot, dry climate, pindo palm (jelly palm) trees bear fruit too, but the question is, "Can you eat pindo palm fruit?" Click this article to find out if the fruit of the pindo palm is edible and jelly palm fruit uses, if any.