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Butia catarinensis (formerly odorata)
A palm from Brazilian beaches, surprisingly cold-hardy. -10°C (14°F). Buy it online in 20- and 25-litre pots.
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Synonyms of Butia catarinensis (ex odorata)
Butia of the beach, Butia de Bahia
Origin of Butia catarinensis (ex odorata)
White-sand beaches in south Brazil (from Porto Alegre in the south to Curibita in the north)
Hardiness of Butia catarinensis (ex odorata)
-10°C (14°F), a little less hardy than Butia capitata (now odorata)
Description of Butia catarinensis (ex odorata)
It was long mistaken for Butia capitata, but it is more compact, and can thus tolerate more windy conditions. Its trunk is more slender, and will reach 2 to 3 metres when mature. Its feathery palms are bluish, and the seeds and fruit are also smaller.
How to grow Butia catarinensis (ex odorata)
In a sunny, well-drained position.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- yes
- Fragrant:
- no
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
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