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Beginner
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2m
max. spread |
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5m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Butia capitata
Other names: Jelly palm
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Genus: Butia
Species: B. capitata - B. capitata is a slow-growing feather palm with with rigid, pointed even-spaced, grey-blue to green leaflets.
Butia capitata is: Evergreen
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Habit: Irregular, Multi-stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Butia capitata (Jelly palm) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 2m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. One of the hardiest feather palms, will withstand hard frost to minus 10C when large. Grows best in sun with plenty of water in the growing season.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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