Butia,also known as a Pindo Palm is a genus of nine species of palms in the family Arecaceae, native to South America in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. Butia capitata is notable as one of the hardiest feather palms, tolerating temperatures down to about −10 °C; it is widely cultivated in warm temperate regions.

Common Name:  Butia, Pindo Palm

Botanical Name:   Butia capitata

Plant Type:  Virtually stemless palms

Origin:  Central-southern Brazil, contiguous Argentina and Uruguay

Zones: 8- 9

Height:  15'

Rate of Growth: Slow

Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Soil Requirements:  Widely adaptable

Water Requirements: High drought tolerance

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: High to moderate

Leaves:  Blue-green canopies of 40-50 leaves, 4-6 feet long

Uses:  Landscaping plant

Fruit: Pindo date, bright orange fruit 

Cost:  $$ - $$$ -- Reasonable

Propagation:   Seed