Butia eriospatha (Jelly Palm)

Butia eriospatha (Jelly Palm) tree with blue-green arching leaves extending from a thick brown trunk.

Botanical names: Butia eriospatha, Cocos eriospatha

Common name: Jelly Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterEdible plantPalm or palm-like plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

A large Butia with a thick trunk. Leaves tend to be generally much greener than Butia capitata. Fruit and seed is round, flowers and fruits range from red to yellow in color. The fruit is delicious to eat when ripe.

Similar plants: Butia eriospatha (Jelly Palm)


Butia eriospatha (Jelly Palm) with silver green feathery leaves on a trunk, full plant view.


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