Jelly Palm (Butia capitata)

Family: Arecaceae or Palmae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Butia capitata is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and aromatic with the flavour of apricots. — Sweet and aromatic with the flavour of apricots.; They can also be made into jellies, jams, pies, cakes etc.; The fruit is very fibrous but is also very nice.; The fruit is about 34 x 25mm.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassland plains near the coast. (Zone 9)