Butia yatay
yatay palm
An elegant, single-stemmed palm tree to 10m tall, with strongly arching leaves divided into numerous slender, grey-green leaflets. In summer it produces a long, branched cluster of yellow flowers; these are followed by conical, green to purple fruits. Hardy to around -10°C given a very free-draining soil
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | Green Purple | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Brazil to Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Outdoors grow in deep, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Hardiness is dependent on the ground being dry in very cold spells. See palm cultivation outdoors. Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light. When in growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep just moist in winter. Pot on or top-dress in spring. See palm cultivation indoors
Propagation
Propagate by seed; germination may be slow and erratic
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects when grown under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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