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Butiagrus nabonnandii
A rare and exceptional hybrid, quite hardy (-10 to -11°C, 10 to 12°F) and with exotic looks. Buy it online, see details on the French side.
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Synonyms of Butiagrus nabonnandii
Mule palm
Origin of Butiagrus nabonnandii
A natural hybrid palm from South America (Butia capitata x Syagrus romanzoffiana)
Hardiness of Butiagrus nabonnandii
Surprsing for such an exotic-looking palm: -10 to -11°C (10 to 12°F)
Description of Butiagrus nabonnandii
This tall palm can reach up to 9 m in its natural habitat and has long arching pinnate leaves, and a massive trunk. A fast grower.
The female palm (bearing the seeds) is cited first, and the pollinating male, second.
How to grow Butiagrus nabonnandii
Place it in a well-drained soil, in full sun. It can withstand strong winds and sea spray.
Story time
Its name comes from the French grower Paul Nabonnand (1858 - 1937), whose passions were rosebushes and hybrids.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- no
- Fragrant:
- no
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
- Wind resistant:
- yes
- Sea spray tolerant:
- yes
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