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Butia eriospatha var. ‘Pulposa’ is a selection of Butia sp. that is said to be quite fleshy and productive. This is a selection hailing from Miguel PT’s orchard in Portugal and is said to be very good! Excited to grow this one out and share the opportunity with others.
Family: Aracaceae
Name:Butia eriospatha ‘Pulposa’
Common Name / Native Name: Jelly Palm
Range: Portugal, Southern Brazil
Sun: Full sun
Height: 30+ feet
Width: 15+feet
Foliage: Beautiful long leaves with a light green hue
Flower: Huge infloresence that is loaded with yellowish/orange flowers
Fruit: Fruits around the size of a quarter or larger
Soil Type/ pH: Prefers acidity but can handle moderately higher pH soils
USDA Climate Zones: 9b+ maybe 9a
Cold Hardiness: Fairly cold tolerant, no damage in frost events in 9b
Edibility: Very delicious, flavor reminiscent of Pina colada or pineapple. Somewhat fibrous but great when processed.
Age to maturity: 7+ years
Butia eriospatha var. ‘Pulposa’ is a selection of Butia sp. that is said to be quite fleshy and productive. This is a selection hailing from Miguel PT’s orchard in Portugal and is said to be very good! Excited to grow this one out and share the opportunity with others.
Family: Aracaceae
Name:Butia eriospatha ‘Pulposa’
Common Name / Native Name: Jelly Palm
Range: Portugal, Southern Brazil
Sun: Full sun
Height: 30+ feet
Width: 15+feet
Foliage: Beautiful long leaves with a light green hue
Flower: Huge infloresence that is loaded with yellowish/orange flowers
Fruit: Fruits around the size of a quarter or larger
Soil Type/ pH: Prefers acidity but can handle moderately higher pH soils
USDA Climate Zones: 9b+ maybe 9a
Cold Hardiness: Fairly cold tolerant, no damage in frost events in 9b
Edibility: Very delicious, flavor reminiscent of Pina colada or pineapple. Somewhat fibrous but great when processed.
Age to maturity: 7+ years