BUTIA ODORATA

Palm tree from South America, very resistant to cold (-12ºC) and tropical in appearance. Slow growing. Plants at least 4 years old are recommended to be planted in the ground, as their first years are delicate. Sensitive to root and collar fungus when small.

Formerly called Butia capitata. There are greyish tones and other greener ones, with yellow or reddish fruits. It is quite resistant to winds. It needs good drainage and an important supply of microelements, especially in alkaline soils.

Landscape-wise, it is a good isolated element and a nice contrast to agaves and yuccas due to its curved leaves. To admire all its beauty, it requires pruning at 90º and an appropriate, uniform and clean cut of the stalks. In heavy soils, water little; we will have a good colour without chlorosis, although renouncing to a greater growth. Greyish specimens require less watering.

Butia butias with very grey or bluish leaves are distinguished from Butia yatay by the shape of the fruit, the latter being more almond-shaped. Sunny exposure. Do not plant specimens with a trunk length of less than 2 m in grassy meadows.

We also have the following varieties in production: Butia catarinensis, Butia yatay, Butia eriospatha, Butia bonetii and Butia purpurescens.