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Butia eriospatha

Woolly Jelly Palm

Arecaceae

Origin Southern Brazil (Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul) and northeastern Argentina
Source PacificNorthwestPalm (Etsy), Damascus, Oregon
Acquired 2026-03
Collection cold hardy
Woolly Jelly Palm

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Propagation Notes

Seeds sourced from PacificNorthwestPalm (Damascus, Oregon) — Oregon-grown. Sown 2026-03-31 in a perlite and coco coir germination mix with bottom heat via seedling mat. Butia seeds are notoriously slow to germinate (3–6 months) and benefit from sustained heat and moisture. Patience required.

Cover Image

Cover image: Butia eriospatha specimen. Photo by Adenium / Top Tropicals, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, via toptropicals.com.

History

  • 2026-03: Seeds acquired from PacificNorthwestPalm (Etsy). Described as “Rare — Cold Hardy 8F — Butia eriospatha — Snow/Ice resilient — (Woolly jelly palm) Seeds Fresh 2026 — Grown in Oregon — Edible fruit tree.”
  • 2026-03-31: Seeds soaked and sown in perlite/coco coir mix; seedling mat applied for bottom heat.