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Butta Capitata (Jelly Palm)


Species:Butta Capitata
Common Name(s):Jelly Palm
Genus:Butta
Mature Size:Small (under 10m)
Tree uses:Small Gardens,Sheltered Sites

A native of Brazil and Uruguay, this small palm slowly makes a tree about 5 metres tall.

A native of Brazil and Uruguay, this small palm slowly makes a tree about 5 metres tall.

Best suited for protected south facing aspects of southern England where it counts as a very exotic addition to any plant collection.

The stout trunk is shrouded by the remains of old leaves as the palm matures and the very large succulent leaves are a bluish grey, sometimes as long as 75cm.

Mature plants produce numerous small yellow to red flowers that are followed by oval yellow / orange fruits about 2-3cm in length.

The stiff leaves are very ascending giving the tree a striking vase shape.

Mature Height 5-7m