They have an extremely wide, light grey trunk that can reach up to 80 feet in height after many decades. They prefer well draining soil, part to full sun and can survive temperatures down to approximately 12 F once established.Ĭold tolerant to zones 8a-11 and native to central parts of Chile, the Jubaea Chilensis is an extremely large, very slow growing cold hardy pinnate palm that can be grown in a variety of climates. The Butias that are currently found cultivated in North America are most likely the Ordata species.īutia palms are also known for their tropical, fibrous fruit that can easily be made into jelly or wine. The Butia Capitata has been also confused with the strikingly similar Butia Ordata and is sometimes lumped together with the Capitata, which apparently is less cold hardy and most commonly still found in areas of South America where they are originally native to. west coast all the way up to milder areas of British Columbia, Canada! The Butia palms are very versatile and have been growing successfully along the U.S. They are low maintenance, but will drop a lot of fruit, so some level of clean-up will be necessary. These palms are a great choice for anyone living in semi-arid as well as warmer Mediterranean climates. The trunk is stout and can reach a height of approximately 25 feet. For growing zones 8b-11, the Butia Capitata is a medium size palm with silvery green pinnate fronds that extend from the crown and create a unique curve back toward the bottom of the trunk.
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