Description
In theory, Butia yatay, may grow somewhat taller (up to 40 feet) than Butia capitata (25 feet).
It seems likely that this plant is just as hardy as its close cousin, Butia capitata.
Butia yatay looks very similar to Butia capitata and it is not always easy to distinguish the two species.
There is frequently much variation in the appearance of individual plants within a single Butia species.
The leaf colour may vary through several shades of green and the trunks may be thick or thin, rough or smooth.
Butia yatay likes sandy, well-drained soil.
This species has a sturdy trunk covered with old leaf bases.
The spreading fronds are silvery green.

Culture
Butia yatay is a hardy outdoor palm, widely grown in some areas.
Its fruit can be strained to form a jelly, or fermented into a wine. Hence it is widely known as the wine palm or jelly palm.
It is a fairly hardy palm, and adapts to different habitats ranging from high-rainfall warm areas to drier, frosty regions.
Butias are nice specimen trees in a mixed palm garden, making a contrast to the green colour of most other palms; they may also be planted in rows, or used as driveway liners, to good effect.

Our Different Species:

Acrocomia aculeata
Arecastrum romanzoffianum
Butia capitata
Butia yatay
Copernicia alba


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Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix roebelenii
Trithrinax campestris
 
Butia yatay



Butia yatay