Pindo Palm
Butia capitata
- Cold-hardy palm tolerating temperatures down to 20°F
- Produces edible, date-like fruits in summer
- Slow-growing with a compact, graceful form
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Pindo Palm Care
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Sunlight
Plant your Pindo Palm in an area that receives full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day).
Watering
Water your Palm 2-3 times per week for the first month, then once a week for the remainder of the first year after planting. Keep the soil moist but well-drained, watering more in times of drought and less when there is rainfall.
Fertilizing
If necessary, use a palm-specific fertilizer for your Palm. Slow-release fertilizer is best to allow the smaller root system to uptake what it needs. Apply close to the base and start in spring/follow specific fertilizer instructions.
Southern Warmth and Charm in Cooler Climates
Yearning to plant a Southern Palm even though you're just North of the Mason Dixon line? Then warm up to the Pindo Palm. This date palm with desert appeal can withstand the chilliest Southern winters. And it's a gorgeous, low-growing palm that will produce a hefty yield of juicy, amber-colored fruit in warmer climates.
Basically, its name is well-deserved. So succulent and delicious are the Pindo dates that they are often used to create savory jams and jellies, which is why the Pindo is nicknamed the Jelly Palm. But the pale green leaves are what give the Pindo its character.
Supported by inward curving fronds, the leaves are accentuated by a blue-gray sheen that gives it a distinctive look, unlike any other Palm.
Although it won't grow beyond 20 feet in height, the leaf span can spread to an impressive 15 feet, and its trunk base can exceed 2 feet. Still, the single trunk, slow root growth and extreme drought tolerance make it an excellent candidate for container growing. Pot them up and put them on the patio, the deck, or plant them in your yard to create a relaxing Southern retreat.
Polished, plush and totally posh - this tropical-inspired go-to is a landscape staple. Order your Pindo Palms today!
Looking for more palm trees to add to your collection? Check out our guide to popular types of palm trees.
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft |
| Mature Width: | 10-15 ft |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Growth Rate: | Slow Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Butia capitata |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 8-11 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 8-11 outdoors
(hardy down to 20℉)
Customer Reviews & Photos
Based on 132 reviews
The pindos were packaged very
The pindos were packaged very well. Slightly pale leaves likely from the shipping, but watered with some Palm Nutritional spray and they greened up within 24 hours. All 4 already have the new spears pushing up after one week sitting in the sun. Thanks FGT!
Love my Pondo Palm
Excellent packaging and delivery. Easy to plant.
This Pindo Palm Is Amazing
I don’t usually write reviews but this Pindo Palm is absolutely STUNNING. I purchased the 15 Gallon size and it did not disappoint. It arrived with NO damage, it came PERFECT, I don’t know how they packaged it as well as they did because the fronds are very dramatically curved. It was groomed gorgeously, with the “diamond cutting” that this palm tree is known for. It came in a huge grow bag with handles with the root ball securely in a plastic bag. I replanted it immediately in a large grow pot as I plan to plant this in the ground but haven’t readied the flower bed where it will go, so I put it into this pot for the time being (pics attached). This palm is about 4 feet tall and 7 feet wide and came with loads of gorgeous fronds in the silvery-bluish-green color that this palm tree is renowned for. I couldn’t be more pleased with this Pindo Palm, in fact I’m OBSESSED, it’s just so gorgeous and even more than that in perfect health. This Pindo Palm literally looks exactly like what I pictured in my mind, what I dreamed it would be. I honestly didn’t expect it to look THIS GOOD but it does. If you’re eyeing this palm don’t hesitate, it’s absolutely amazing. It was well worth the $360 price tag to go with the 15 gallon.
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Palms arrived in great shape. Planted upon arrival they are doing well some brown however new shoots are sprouting .
Pindo Palm
I just received my pindo palm in the mail and it is healthy and beautiful! One of my neighbors has a Pindo palm and it’s about 10 feet tall now and it’s beautiful. We received 8 inches of snow here in Gulf Breeze,FL this past winter and her palm tree looks just as healthy as it was before the snow. I will be planting mine out in my backyard. I’m very excited to watch my new palm tree grow!
