Butia Species, Dwarf Woolly Jelly Palm
Butiamicrospadix

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Butia (BEW-tee-uh)
Species: microspadix (my-kro-SPAY-diks)

Synonym:Syagrus hatschbachii

Category
Palms

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds