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Butia eriospatha
A very easy exotic-looking South-American palm. -12°C (10°F). Buy it online in 110- and 120-litre pots.
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Synonyms of Butia eriospatha
Woolly jelly palm, Cocos eriospatha
Origin of Butia eriospatha
Grassy lands in south Brazil
Hardiness of Butia eriospatha
-12°C (10°F): one of the hardiest Butia
Description of Butia eriospatha
Close to Butia capitata, it can reach 3 to 6 metres; its narrow elegant arching leaves are blue green, and the inflorescence has a woolly red brown sheath, and red flowers, followed by fleshy yellow fruit.
How to grow Butia eriospatha
Like capitata, it is a very easy palm to grow. Place it in full sun, in a rich, drained soil, with regular watering (at the foot). Avoid chalky soils.
Story time
Its macerated fruit is part of the 'palm wine' recipe. Its tasty flesh tastes like orange and pineapple.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- yes
- Fragrant:
- no
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
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