Botanical Name: Butia capitata (Cocos australis)
Common Name: Pindo Palm Type of Plant: monocot Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, single-trunked feather palm; not self-cleaning (very old palms may show clean trunks); fronds gray, strongly arched and recurved; has irregularly armed petioles Height 10'-20' Spread 1/2-2/3 Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil sandy, well-draining; tolerates most, but not alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 13-24); thrives in warm coastal locations Morphology: Leaves feather-shaped fronds; 8'-12' long, strongly arched and recurved; pinnae are linear, 1'-2' long, rather stiff, bluish-gray green; Flowers panicles of small yellowish flowers produced among leaves; variable-mostly in summer Fruit an edible drupe, oval, yellow-tan, 1/2"-3/4" long Propagation: seed Usage: a small accent tree valued for form and gray foliage; useful for tropical landscapes; can be used as large tub plant Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing little is needed after established Pruning none, except to remove old leaves and flower stalks Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Paraguay Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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