Pindo Palm

Pindo Palm adds a relaxed tropical look with arching, blue-green feather-like fronds. This slow-growing palm develops a stout trunk and a broad canopy with age. Give it enough room to show its natural shape beside a patio or in an open garden bed.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Butia odorata
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• USDA zones: 8b-11
• Mature height: 15-20 feet
• Mature width: 10-15 feet
• Foliage: Evergreen blue-green feather-like fronds
• Flowers or ornamental feature: Arching foliage; mature palms may produce yellow-orange fruit
• Bloom or interest season: Foliage year-round; flowering and fruiting during the warm season
• Water needs: Moderate while establishing; drought tolerant once rooted. Avoid poorly drained soil.
• Growth habit: Upright palm with a broad arching canopy
• Landscape uses: Specimen planting, tropical gardens, poolside landscapes
• Also known as: jelly palm, Butia palm

South Carolina garden note: Zone 8b is near the cold edge of its range. Choose a protected planting site and protect young palms during severe freezes.

Available for local pickup at Towns Edge Nursery in Hopkins, South Carolina. We do not ship plants.