Butia Capitata Number gt28
Measurements
Nut 70cm
Height including pot 3 metres
Span 2 metres 90cm
90cm by 65cm
The Butia Capitata or Pindo Palm Tree
One of the hardiest feather palms, tolerating temperatures down to -10 or below. Curving, silvery-blue pinnate leaves gives it a stunning, graceful look. It’s stout single trunk has prominent leave scars.
Commonly known also as the jelly palm taking it’s name from the fleshy fruit which are used to make jellies, jam and wine. Prefering a sheltered position it also is perfect for container growing as their roots adapt really well to being contained in a pot.
As for cultivation Butia likes fertile but free draining soils planted in a sunny or slightly shaded spot. Best for gardens in milder parts of the country and suitable for coastal gardens if given shelter from very windy spots. We’ve grown Jelly Palms for many years in large containers where they have grown well suffering the occasional neglect and freezing winters with ease. So in essence a tough palm for milder spots producing large greyish leaves creating a very exotic appearance. Responds well to regular feeding but hates cold waterlogged soils. If you really need a jelly palm and are concerned about overwintering it is possible to give winter protection by wrapping in fleece or hessian during cold spells and if you grow in a container please protect the roots from freezing too by wrapping/insulating the pot.
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Hardy exotic plants
If you’re looking to create an exotic garden in the UK, there is a wealth of hardy exotic plants to choose from. In recent years, with limitations on travel, the UK has opted to bring the sunny Mediterranean to their back gardens. However, if you’re looking to create an exotic garden that looks impressive and lasts all year round it’s important to choose the right plants. Here, we’ve put together our top hardy exotic plants that are guaranteed to add the wow factor to any garden.
These are just a few of our top sellers here at the Norfolk Olive Tree. Here, we pride ourselves on sourcing only the highest quality hardy exotic plants for our customers. So, if you’re looking for something that’s not on our list then contact us and see how we can help.
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