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Palm Portfolio

Pindo Palm (Butia capitata) - Recommended

Pindo Palm

Florida Native:

No

Special interest:

Blue fronds, fruit

Growth Rate:

Slow

Height at Maturity:

20'

Width at Maturity:

15'

Grow Space:

Small, 10' from OHU

Soil Requirements:

Any, well-drained

Cold Hardiness:

ardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerance:

High

Comments:

One of our most cold-tolerant and minimal-maintenance palms. Suitable for small urban spaces and near utility lines. The curved, blue fronds and interesting trunks make this a good choice for well-drained soils. The fruit is edible and is used in jellies.

Uses:

Specimen, street trees, sidewalk, buffer, wildlife 

Maintenance:

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