Butia capitata
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Butia capitata
Oddly enough, there's never very much posted about Butia capitata. So here's mine after a spear pull in the spring of '07. The previous autumn we had an unexpected cold spell and snow fall. I neglected to tuck some burlap into the growth point which would have save the spear. Oh well, lesson learned. It's rebounded nicely though and is standing at 7' tall in my southwest facing garden. These are quite resilient and stately with their recurved fronds.
Cheers, Barrie.
Overview
Closer shot of the crown
Cheers, Barrie.
Overview
Closer shot of the crown
the butia is certainly in my top 5 favorite palms. I have several from 1 to 5 gallon size. I'd love to plant one in ground and protect it all winter (I'm zone 6, down to around 0F , -17C) but I am still learning the ropes as far as outdoor winter protection goes. Nice work on your palm Barrie, it looks great.
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Butia cap`s
Barrie I have 2 boxed Butia cap`s that really need to be transplanted to get some better growth. 2 15 gal Butia`s that are outpacing the larger ones because they were transplanted this spring. I`ve got to find a hoist to transplant the larger boxed ones next year. I have several Butia eriospatha 3 gal doing well. Will post some pics soon.
John
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Update
A couple of new pics taken today (Jan 23-09) of my Butia capitata. I has weathered the worst since I've owned it and has come out on top again. I did use burlap tucked into the crown for insulation during bad weather, that's it though. I'm waiting for it to flower, hopefully this year.
Cheers, Barrie.
A couple of new pics taken today (Jan 23-09) of my Butia capitata. I has weathered the worst since I've owned it and has come out on top again. I did use burlap tucked into the crown for insulation during bad weather, that's it though. I'm waiting for it to flower, hopefully this year.
Cheers, Barrie.
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Barrie,
Great pics of a palm that is under used on our West Coast. Maybe not completely hardy until established?
I recall seeing pics of one planted by the shore in Downtown Van (English bay)... Apparently it has not survived since I did not see it his past spring when I was there!
Again, great specimen! Glad it took the recent cold in stride.
Great pics of a palm that is under used on our West Coast. Maybe not completely hardy until established?
I recall seeing pics of one planted by the shore in Downtown Van (English bay)... Apparently it has not survived since I did not see it his past spring when I was there!
Again, great specimen! Glad it took the recent cold in stride.
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Paul ... I somehow believe Butia capitata will only be completely hardy here in the mildest regions. They need temps to rebound much quicker than it did in late Dec and early January. When I left it unattended a couple years ago, snow in the crown damaged the central growth and had to regrow an entirely new set of fronds. Hardy yes ... but looking good all the time, no ... unless as I've said, in the mildest favored locations. So for the average gardener an easy palm if you're around and remember to tuck some dry burlap into the crown during bad weather.
Cheers, Barrie.
Cheers, Barrie.
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That did recover completely and beautifully, Barrie.
A hoist, John? A team of oxen might be able to move your Butia...
Barb
A hoist, John? A team of oxen might be able to move your Butia...
Barb
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Barrie,beautiful palm! I have a B.eriospatha that I am planting this spring,how old is your Butia?
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Butia looks unfazed
Barrie glad your Butia C is well after our record cold snap. Barb I hope my neighbor gets his loader fixed so I dont have to lift my butias out with the engine hoist to plant this year.
John
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John, yup, it's the only way you'll move those big palms...mine are one-third the size of yours.
Barb
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