Jelly Palm

About this plant

Butia capitata, commonly known as the Jelly Palm, is a striking feather palm native to South America, particularly Brazil. It is prized for its graceful, arching blue-green fronds and its compact, clumping growth habit, making it an excellent choice for both tropical and subtropical landscapes. This palm produces small yellow-orange fruits, which are edible and traditionally used to make a sweet jelly, hence its common name. The Jelly Palm is valued for its cold tolerance compared to other palms, thriving in USDA zones 8-11, and its ability to adapt to various soil types as long as drainage is good. Its unique combination of ornamental appeal, edible fruit, and resilience has made it a popular landscape specimen in warmer regions worldwide. Additionally, the Butia capitata has been recognized for its contribution to sustainable landscaping due to its low water requirements and minimal ma

Plant details

Mature height

26 ft.

Mature width

15 ft.

Growth rate

Moderate

USDA zones

8-11

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water needs

Moderate

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Spacing

10 ft.

Bloom season

Early Summer (June), Mid-Summer (July-August)