Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
25 gallons or more per watering session
Month 1: Daily
Month 2: Three times x week
Month 3: Weekly
After the roots are established, this plant is drought tolerant.
Soil
Tolerates most soils, as long as it is well draining. Preferably organic soil free of additives.
Fertilization
Use a Palm specific fertilizer three times a year at the beginning of Fall, Spring and Summer. Do not fertilize for the first three months to avoid burning the roots.
Pruning
Only prune a Pindo Palm when fronds are completely brown. Partially green fronds are still giving valuable nutrients to the palm tree.
What is a Pindo Palm?
A Pindo Palm is a cold-tolerant palm tree with a full, arching crown and a manageable size for landscaping. It is also commonly called a Jelly Palm and is known botanically as Butia capitata.
How cold hardy is a Pindo Palm?
Pindo Palms are among the most cold-hardy palms available and the cold hardiest feathery palm. They are cold hardy down to 15 ° F and can withstand short drops to 10°F.
How fast does a Pindo Palm grow?
Pindo Palms grow at a moderate rate, depending on where they are planted. In Florida and South Georgia, you can expect around 6-12 inches of overall growth per year.
How tall does a Pindo Palm get?
A mature Pindo Palm is a medium-sized palm that stays relatively compact compared with many other landscape palms. It typically reaches 15-20 feet tall.
Is a Pindo Palm the same as a Jelly Palm?
Yes. Pindo Palm and Jelly Palm are common names for the same palm, and the scientific name is Butia capitata.
What growing conditions does a Pindo Palm need?
Pindo Palms do best in full sun and well-draining soil. Once established, they are hardy, low-maintenance palms for many landscapes.
Can a Pindo Palm grow in my climate?
Pindo Palms are a good fit for warm and temperate climates with some cooler transition zones. If your area gets frost or winter freezes, protecting the palm during winter is a good idea to protect the fronds.
How much does a Pindo Palm cost?
Price depends on the size and maturity of the plant. Larger and more established palms usually cost more than smaller ones, since these palms are normally sold by the foot of trunk.
Do you deliver and install Pindo Palms?
Yes, we deliver and install if you are in our service area.
Is a Pindo Palm good for landscaping?
Yes. Pindo Palms are popular for landscaping because they combine a tropical look with a manageable size and strong cold tolerance.
Recent Pindo Palm Installations in South Georgia and Florida: Ocala, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Valdosta, Macon, Atlanta, Peachtree City, Locust Grove, and McDonough.
