Butia eriospatha (Jelly Palm)

Butia eriospatha (Jelly Palm) tree with blue-green arching leaves extending from a thick brown trunk.
Butia eriospatha (Jelly Palm) tree with long blue-green fronds curving downward towards a woody trunk.

Botanical names: Butia eriospatha, Cocos eriospatha

Common name: Jelly Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Coconut
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

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.

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


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