Beloved for its feathery, blue-green fronds and clusters of edible fruit (used for jellies), the Pindo Palm is both practical and beautiful. Cold-tolerant for a feather palm, it’s perfect as a specimen tree in Southern Utah.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers occasional deep watering
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-drained soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10 (sheltered in Zone 7)
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~10°F (–12°C)
Mature Size: 15–25 ft tall x 10–15 ft wide
Native Origin: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina
Best Substitutes For: Date Palm, Queen Palm
Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, tropical accent, edible fruit gardens
Beloved for its feathery, blue-green fronds and clusters of edible fruit (used for jellies), the Pindo Palm is both practical and beautiful. Cold-tolerant for a feather palm, it’s perfect as a specimen tree in Southern Utah.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers occasional deep watering
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-drained soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10 (sheltered in Zone 7)
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~10°F (–12°C)
Mature Size: 15–25 ft tall x 10–15 ft wide
Native Origin: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina
Best Substitutes For: Date Palm, Queen Palm
Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, tropical accent, edible fruit gardens