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Botanical Name
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Butia capitata
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Description
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Cold hardy single-trunked palm with blue-gray, recurved fronds. It will grow large and has showy clusters of orange-yellow fruits that are the size of large dates. Very drought tolerant. Attractive as a specimen or when planted in groups.
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Height x Width
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20' H x 10' W
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Water
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Little water needed once established.
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Zones
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Zones 8-11
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Fertilization
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Fertilize in spring and midsummer with a plant food especially for palms.
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Pruning
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Little pruning is needed. Remove damaged or yellowing fronds as needed.
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PC #
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CSNH130
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