Butia capitata 'Pindo'
Pindo Palm can grow to 20' with long, feathered leaves which are light green to bluish gray in color. The leaves range from 5-10 feet long.
The trunk reaches 1-1.5 feet in diameter. The late spring to early summer blooms are magenta. This tree is resistant to deer and has exceptional cold and drought tolerance. It is widely adaptable to various soil types.
Photos courtesy of Our Growing Friends at Brooksville Palms, FL and Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Farmer, North Carolina (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Tree |
| Foilage Type |
Semi-evergreen |
| Height |
10' - 20' |
| Spread |
8' + |
| Shape |
Cascade Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Silvery-green
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Mature Trunk Span
|
1' - 1.5' diameter |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Pink |
| Berries |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to partial shade |
| Water Preferences |
Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7b to 9 |
