Palm
Pindo Palm
Butia capitata
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardButia capitata
Sizes & Pricing
7 galFrom$125.00
15 galFrom$135.00
30 galFrom$260.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterLow
Mature size15-25 feet × 10-15 feet
About Pindo Palm
Pindo Palm, or Jelly Palm (Butia capitata), is a cold-hardy feather palm from South America with a stout, rough-textured trunk and gracefully arching, blue-green pinnate fronds. It bears clusters of fragrant, edible orange-yellow fruits used to make jelly, and is widely grown as a durable ornamental in warm and subtropical climates. Starting at $125.00.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Clay, Loam, Alkaline, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Plant pindo palm in full sun for best growth; it tolerates partial shade but produces a denser, more attractive form in full sun. Excellent choice for open lawns and specimen planting in Northeast Florida.
Water
Drought-tolerant once established; water young trees regularly during the first year to encourage deep rooting. Mature palms rarely need supplemental irrigation in Northeast Florida's rainfall.
Soil & Fertilizer
Adapts to a wide range of soils including sandy, clay, loam, alkaline, and acidic. Apply a palm-specific slow-release fertilizer (8-2-12 or similar) 3–4 times per year to prevent potassium and magnesium deficiencies common in Florida soils.
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Common questions
Is Pindo Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?
Pindo Palm is a palm for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 15-25 feet × 10-15 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.