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Butia capitata

Blue Palm

Butia · Arecaceae

Blue Palm (Butia capitata) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 8 m high and 5 m spread, with a palm canopy form. Its noted amenity value is interesting foliage. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.

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Classification

Genus
Butia
Family
Arecaceae
Common name
Blue Palm
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Butia capitata belongs to the Butia genus within the Arecaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Slow
Mature size
8 m H × 5 m W
Landscape use

Maintain current usage

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Further reading

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    Butia capitata verified observation photographiNaturalist · (c) B. Phalan, some rights reserved (CC BY)