Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Butia

Species:

Butia leptospatha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh; viability decreases with storage. Germination is slow and can be erratic.

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