Palm Trees – Jelly Palm 

• Jelly palm 

Botanical name: butia capitata 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: reaches about 15-20 ft in height and in width 

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 9-12

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green/blue 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: remove fronds as they brown as needed, save all heavy pruning to maintain desired size and shape for the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: sowing

Landscape use: pathway accents, focal point, provide shade

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: produces edible fruits, low maintenance, salt tolerant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant 

Watering instructions: requires deep watering sessions, allowing the first 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release palm tree fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam/sand 

Companion plants: hibiscus, ornamental grasses, marigolds, bromeliad 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no