Butia Species, Wooly Butia, Woolly Jelly Palm

Great palm for Zone 9 here in central South Carolina.

I found that this palm in the ground grow 2 to 3 times faster than its cousin Butia capitata

Really looks a lot like the regular Butia (capitata) only it has brown, fuzzy flower spathes. Guess that was enough to label it as a dif...Read Moreferent species. Leaves a bit pale blue-green and have ornamental arching of the feather fronds. Leaf bases tend to remain on trunk also giving it an ornamental appearance. Good grower and quite hardy here in So Cal. Brazilian native. Fruit is a bit redder than Butia capitata but is equally as edible and tasty- great for jams or just eating.