Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Butia

Species:

Butia odorata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates periodic grassland fires in native habitat and can resprout from the growing point after moderate fire damage.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate erratically and benefit from warm temperatures (80-90°F). Removing the fleshy fruit pulp and soaking seeds may improve germination rates.

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