Butia Capitata
(bu-te-ah cap-eh-tah-tah)
Origin: Central-southern Brazil, contiguous Argentina and Uruguay
Pindos offer an instant, recognizable look. With their unique blue-green v-shaped fronds, wood trunks and full canopies, they give that tropical look and feel. Yet the Pindo has the most admirable quality of exceptional cold tolerance. Typically known as the hardiest feather-leafed palm currently in wide cultivation. A coloration that will satisfy even the most demanding exterior designer.
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Applications
The Pindo is definitely a welcome and distinctive addition to both tropical and desert landscapes. Its graceful form and arching blue-green fronds make it excellent for pool-side plantings, as well as for container use. Pindos can be used in groups, as accents or free standing. In addition to their attractive look, this unique palm offers low to moderate maintenance.
Consult your Landscape Architect or Groundworks service rep for the latest in creative planting concepts. Pindos are native to Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina and can be found through the Caribbean and all the way to Florida, South Carolina, Alabama and Texas. Pindos give the finishing touch to your oasis, leaving an impressive look and a magnificent feel.
Environmental Behavior
- Cold Tolerance: Zones 8-9 (View Map)
- Drought Tolerance: High
- Salt Tolerance: Med
- Light Requirements: Med, high
- Soil Requirements: Widely adaptable
- Nutritional Req.: Moderate
Identifying Characteristics
- Blue-green canopies of 40-50 leaves, 4-6 feet long.
- Thick trunks.
- Slow growing, typical height of 15 feet.
Selection and Availability
Groundworks stocks a large selection of Pindo Palms (Butia Capitata) at our Jacksonville, Florida and Alvin, Texas offices. Because these classic beauties are hand-selected from people's yards, we really cannot "order" specific sizes. However, we do stock and offer a wide variety of sizes and grades. (At our Jacksonville, Florida location, sizes ranging from 5-15 feet of Clear Wood.) We guarantee that our selection is unquestionably the best in quality. We invite you to come to our facility and select the palms that are right for your needs.
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