Pindo Palms (Butia capitata)

Of all the feathery frond palm varieties, Pindo Palms hold the honor of being the hardiest when cold winters come knocking at the door, making it a great landscape addition to those living in colder locations.

Pindo Palms are cold-hardy, slow-growing, resistant to pests and disease, provide year-round lush greenery and as an added bonus, Pindo Palms also produce edible fruits. Whereas many feathery frond palm varieties thrive only in subtropical climates, Pindo Palms are the exception as they continue to thrive when temperatures dip.

This attractive palm produces a single short and stocky trunk, slowly obtaining a mature height of around 15 to 20 feet, making it a suitable tree for planting under power lines. The dense canopy fills with evergreen, bluish-green to grayish-green, feathery fronds that arch downward and towards the trunk, adding to the palm’s beauty. Each frond grows up to 10 feet long.

In late spring, panicles filled with tiny yellowish flowers bloom that contains a fruity fragrance and form into round orange fruits. The edible fruits are said to taste like a blend between a pineapple, banana, and apricot. Pindo Palms also earn their other common name Jelly Palm, as the fruit can be utilized to make jellies or wine. 

Additionally, if you prefer not to spend your free time tending fussy plants, then Pindo Palms are a dream come true. They don’t require much to produce healthy growth and add beauty to your landscape for years to come. 

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Our consultants are available 24/7! We encourage all potential buyers to visit our Marietta campus where you can get up close and in-person with our full inventory of palms. Simply fill out the contact form to request a tour. Not local? Give us a call at (678) 923-3483 or send an email to hello@florespalms.com and we’d be happy to discuss your plans. We look forward to serving you!