Prefers coastal areas and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. Can grow in regions up to 40 degrees latitude. Thrives in areas with rainfall between 250-800mm. Suitable for various altitudes.
Jelly palm
The Butia capitata, also known as yatay or jelly palm, is a very hardy palm tree that can withstand temperatures down to -5°C. It is native to coastal areas and can be found as far as 40 degrees latitude. The fruit of this palm is edible, along with its nut, and it is also known for its potential as a forage species in coastal Southeast Australia.
Butia capitata
Country of origin: Brazil Very hardy palm, yielding to 40 degrees latitude in coastal areas; withstands temperatures down to - 5oC in rainfalls between 250 - 800 mm. Fruit edible with edible nut; oil extracted from kernels. Monoecious; seed coat needs scarification (by sanding or removal) to germinate; potential forage species for coastal SE Australia.
- The Butia capitata, also known as yatay or jelly palm, is a very hardy palm tree. - It can withstand temperatures as low as -5oC and is suitable for coastal areas up to 40 degrees latitude. - The palm produces edible fruit and nuts, and oil can be extracted from the kernels. - The plant is monoecious, and its seeds require scarification (sanding or removal of the seed coat) for germination. - Butia capitata has the potential to be used as a forage species in coastal regions of southeastern Australia.
- Well-drained soil - Sandy soil - Loamy soil - Clay soil - Acidic soil - Alkaline soil
Very hardy palm, yielding to 40 degrees latitude in coastal areas; withstands temperatures down to - 5oC in rainfalls between 250 - 800 mm. Fruit edible with edible nut; oil extracted from kernels. Monoecious; seed coat needs scarification (by sanding or removal) to germinate; potential forage species for coastal SE Australia.