The Pindo Palm, grown in USDA zones 8-11, features stunning feather leaves that grow 5-10 feet long and range in color from light green to bluish-gray. It is famous for its delicious fruit, used in making jelly.
Pindo Palm (Jelly Palm)
The pindo palm (Butia capitata), also known as the jelly palm, is a popular evergreen palm tree that is native to southern Brazil. It is a relatively slow-growing palm, reaching heights of 20-30 feet and a width of 10-15 feet in maturity. The pindo palm has a single trunk and a crown of long, arching fronds. The fronds are dark green in color and can grow up to 10 feet long.
The pindo palm is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant once established. The pindo palm is deer resistant and salt tolerant.
The pindo palm is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It is a popular choice for foundation plantings, borders, and mass plantings. It can also be grown in containers.
Here are some ideas for how to use the pindo palm in your landscape:
- Plant it as a foundation planting to add interest and color to your home's exterior.
- Use it to create a border around your flower bed or garden.
- Plant it in a mass planting to create a beautiful display of foliage and height.
- Grow it in a container and place it on your patio or deck.
The pindo palm also produces edible fruit. The fruit is small and round, and it has a sweet, jelly-like texture. The fruit can be eaten fresh, used in jams and jellies, or made into wine.
Here are some additional tips for caring for the pindo palm:
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged fronds.
- Protect from frost in cold climates.
With proper care, the pindo palm will thrive for many years to come.
The Snow Indian Hawthorn, also known as Raphiolepis indica alba, is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to China and Japan. It is a popular ornamental plant in many parts of the world, including India.
The Snow Indian Hawthorn is known for its beautiful white flowers, which bloom in the spring. The flowers are typically about 1 inch in diameter and have a sweet fragrance. The shrub also produces small, edible fruits in the fall.
The Snow Indian Hawthorn is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and salt.
The Snow Indian Hawthorn is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It can be planted as a single shrub, in a hedge, or as part of a mixed border. It is also a popular choice for bonsai.
Here are some additional facts about the Snow Indian Hawthorn:
- It is a slow-growing shrub, reaching a height of 6-10 feet and a width of 4-6 feet at maturity.
- The leaves are dark green and oval-shaped.
- The flowers bloom in the spring and are followed by small, edible fruits in the fall.
- The fruit is typically red or purple and about 1/4 inch in diameter.
- The Snow Indian Hawthorn is a relatively low-maintenance plant and is tolerant of drought and salt.
- It is a popular ornamental plant in many parts of the world, including India.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 8-11 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Partial |
| Mature Width: | 10-20 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Butia capitata |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
