Pindo Palm Tree

Butia capitata
  • Most cold-hardy of the feathery frond palms 
  • Green-gray arching fronds that extend wide, atop a single stocky trunk
  • Visually imposing medium sized palm
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Deer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Cold Hardy Cold Hardy
Grows Well In Zones: 8-11 Outdoors
Mature Height: 12-15 ft
Mature Width: 12-15 ft
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Shape: Tree
Placement: Outdoors

Q: Is Pindo Palm fruit edible?
A: Yes! The fruits are said to taste like a cross between a pineapple, banana and apricot. Pindo Palms also earn their common name, Jelly Palm, as the fruit can be used to make jellies or wine. 

Q: How cold-hardy are Pindo Palms?
A: For a feathery frond palm, Pindo Palms are quite cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to 10°F, if short in duration. 

Q: Can I plant a Pindo Palm in a container?
A:  Yes, Pindo Palms are drought tolerant, slow growers and have superficial root systems, all of which make them ideal for containers. 

Q: How fast does a Pindo Palm grow?
A:  Pindo Palms grow at a slow rate of 2-4 inches per year. 

Q: How tall and wide does a Pindo Palm get?
A:  Pindo Palms will eventually reach a mature height of 14-16 ft, even larger in year-round warm locations. They grow almost as wide as they do tall, make sure you pick a planting spot that gives it plenty of room to grow. 

1. Sunlight 

Pindo Palms prefer full sun, but they can tolerate locations with partial sunlight as well.  

2. Water 

  • For the first month, water twice a week. After it is established, water once a week unless it rains. 
  • Watering needs to be thorough to make sure the bottom roots receive water at every watering.
  • Space out watering sessions so the roots are able to dry. 
  • The amount of water needed per palm per watering session is equivalent to the volume of the planting hole that was dug for each palm. This amount may range from 2 gallons for small containerized material to 15 gallons for larger palms.
  • Plants in a container need more constant watering than those planted on the ground.
  • Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time.
  • Placing mulch over the roots can help with water retention. Use caution not to allow the mulch to touch the base of the palm, otherwise it can cause rot.

Seasonal watering changes 

Depending on your geographic location and the intensity of the season, you may need to adjust watering accordingly:

Winter: (60 degrees or less) no need to water, except for the first 30 days after installation.

Spring: (75 degrees or less) Once a week.

Beginning of Summer: (90 degrees or less) Twice a  week.

Heat of Summer: (90 degrees and above) Three times a week.

3. Fertilization

Pindo Palm Trees should be fertilized three times a year in the Spring, Summer and end of Summer. Use a general purpose blend specific to palms, and be sure to follow the instructions on the label. 

4. Soil 

Pindo Palms tolerate most soils, as long as they drain well.To improve drainage combine 70% soil with 30% coarse sand.

5. Pruning 

Pindo Palms are not self-cleaning, so yo you’ll have to prune off any fronds when they turn brown and are completely dead. Since the tree is still gaining nutrients from fronds that contain even the slightest green, wait until the frond is completely dead before removing it.

6. Winter Care 

If temperatures drop below 20° F, wrap trunk with thick blanket and if possible, wrap incandescent lights around the blanket for added heat. 

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