Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

The tallest of the Butia's, the Yatay Palm can reach as high as 40 feet. Has huge, pinnate leaves with dozens (up to 120+) green-blue pinnae. The leaves can grow to several feet long. Long inflorescences can contain up to 150 flowers, most of which form the numerous small fruits.

Hardiness

Shows solid freeze hardiness to at least 15F and probably a bit lower. Young plants should be protected from hard freezes.

Growing Environment

Grow in full sun. Provide regular water. Fairly hardy once established.

Propagation

By seeds. Seeds should be soaked before planting and are very slow to germinate, taking up to 4-6 months germination time.

Uses

Fruits are eaten fresh, usually processed into juice.

Native Range

Native to Southern Brazil, Uruguay and possibly parts of Argentina.

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Related Species

Arecaceae
	Aiphanes aculeata Coyupe Palm		Areca catechu Betel Nut
	Arenga engleri Dwarf Sugar Palm		Astrocaryum vulgare Tucuma Palm
	Bactris maraja Maraja Palm		Brahea armata Mexican Blue Palm
	Brahea edulis Guadalupe Palm		Butia capitata Jelly Palm
	Butia eriospatha Wooly Jelly Palm		Butia purpurascens Purple Yatay Palm
	Butia yatay Yatay Palm		Caryota urens Wine Palm
	Cocos nucifera Coconut		Cyrtostachys renda Sealing Wax Palm
	Dypsis decaryi Triangle Palm		Euterpe edulis Jussara Palm
	Euterpe oleracea Acai Palm		Euterpe precatoria Forest Acai
	Jubaea chilensis Chilean Wine Palm		Licuala grandis Vanuatu Fan Palm
	Lodoicea maldivica Coco de Mer		Mauritia flexuosa Moriche Palm
	Serenoa repens Saw Palmetto		Syagrus oleracea Bitter Coconut
	Syagrus romanzoffianum Queen Palm		Syagrus vagans Wandering Palm