Description
Quick Highlights
• Botanical Name: Butia capitata
• Common Name(s): Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm, Wine Palm
• Available Height (Range): 6 – 18 ft
• Category: Ornamental Trees / Palm Trees / Landscaping Plants / Fruit Palms
• Growth Habit: Evergreen, slow-growing, single-trunk palm with arching fronds
• Best Use: Hotels, Resorts, Farmhouses, Villas, Parks, Colonies, Institutional Landscapes
• Climate Suitability: Subtropical and Tropical climates, drought and cold tolerant
• Maintenance: Low maintenance, hardy and adaptable
The Butia capitata, commonly known as Pindo Palm or Jelly Palm, is an elegant palm species admired worldwide for its graceful, arching fronds and ornamental trunk. Native to South America, this palm is especially popular for its adaptability, drought resistance, and its unique edible fruit that is used to make jellies and wines—hence the name Jelly Palm. Its feathery, blue-green leaves form a soft crown, making it a visually appealing centerpiece for any landscape. In India, the Butia capitata is increasingly used in luxury landscapes such as resorts, villas, hotels, and modern parks, adding both tropical charm and sophistication.
Butia capitata Features
• Attractive arching fronds in shades of bluish-green that give a soft, feathery look.
• Slow to medium growth rate, reaching heights of 15–20 ft when mature.
• Long lifespan, making it a sustainable choice for permanent landscapes.
• Low-maintenance palm that tolerates drought and poor soils.
• Can withstand subtropical climates and occasional cold weather.
• Ideal for luxury landscapes, driveways, lawns, and open gardens.
• Produces orange-yellow edible fruits used for making jelly, jams, and even fermented drinks.
Butia capitata Applications
The Pindo Palm (Butia capitata) is widely planted in hotels, resorts, farmhouses, residential colonies, villas, and parks. Its ornamental beauty and compact size make it suitable for driveways, poolside landscaping, and open gardens where a tropical yet manageable palm is required. In commercial and institutional campuses, it is used as a focal plant due to its distinctive feather-like fronds and elegant trunk.
Butia capitata Benefits
• Evergreen palm that stays attractive throughout the year.
• Low-maintenance and drought-resistant, suitable for low-water landscapes.
• Adaptable to both tropical and subtropical climates, with moderate cold tolerance.
• Adds luxury and elegance to modern landscaping projects.
• Provides edible fruits that can be used for jellies and wines.
• Long lifespan ensures sustainable value for developers and homeowners.
Additional Insights
The Butia capitata is valued not just for its ornamental beauty, but also for its unique edible fruits, which set it apart from many other palms. The fruits have a sweet, tangy flavor and are traditionally used in South America for making jams, syrups, and beverages. Globally, it is recognized as a hardy palm that combines functionality with ornamental appeal.
At Bagwani Nursery, we offer Butia capitata palms in sizes ranging from 6 ft to 18 ft, making them suitable for both small gardens and large-scale commercial landscaping. Our palms are naturally grown, ensuring strong roots and healthy adaptability after transplanting.
Why Buy from Bagwani Nursery?
• Bulk supply at wholesale prices
• Wide range of ornamental, palm, and landscaping trees
• Nationwide delivery and export facility
• Trusted by architects, developers, resorts, and landscapers
• Healthy, naturally grown plants with guaranteed quality
The Butia capitata (Pindo Palm) is an excellent choice for anyone looking to add elegance, tropical charm, and uniqueness to landscaping projects in India. Its versatility as both an ornamental tree and a fruit-bearing palm makes it highly desirable for wholesale plants, ornamental trees, and landscaping ideas across hotels, resorts, villas, and public spaces.
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