Butia odorata is a selection of Butia sp. collected from Ben Porier’s Socal fruit jungle. Ben’s got one of the most remarkable gardens in the area with some plant species that you would only expect to find in the tropics. He and his wife have put an extensive amount of time and energy into creating one of the most beautiful and interesting garden’s you’ll see in the area. This Jelly palm has great flavor, low acidity, and is remarkable with bright orange/red fruits.
Family: Aracaceae
Name:Butia odorata 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 odorata is a selection of Butia sp. collected from Ben Porier’s Socal fruit jungle. Ben’s got one of the most remarkable gardens in the area with some plant species that you would only expect to find in the tropics. He and his wife have put an extensive amount of time and energy into creating one of the most beautiful and interesting garden’s you’ll see in the area. This Jelly palm has great flavor, low acidity, and is remarkable with bright orange/red fruits.
Family: Aracaceae
Name:Butia odorata 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
