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Pindo Palm Tree

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Your plants are guaranteed to arrive happy & healthy with our 1 Year Warranty. Your order will arrive healthy and stay healthy while they adapt to your climate. If your tree arrives damaged or dies within 30 days, we'll replace it for free. If it dies after 30 days, but before 1 year, we will replace it for just 50% of the current price.

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Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Pindo Palm Tree

Planting Instructions for Pindo Palm

  1. Choosing the Right Location: Plant Pindo Palm in full sun to partial sun; more sun produces a fuller crown and more fruit. It handles heat, wind, and salty coastal air, making it a strong choice for coastal, desert, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. Choose a spot where fallen fruit will not stain patios or driveways.
  2. Soil Preparation: Provide well-draining soil, which is important to prevent root rot. Pindo Palm tolerates sandy and average garden soils; loosen the planting area and mix in some compost if your soil is heavy, and avoid low spots where water stands after rain.
  3. Planting: Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper, and set the palm at the same depth it grew in the container; never bury the trunk. It grows 15 to 20 feet tall with a spread of 10 to 15 feet, so plant it at least 8 to 10 feet from buildings and other trees.
  4. Mulching and First Watering: Water deeply right after planting to settle the soil. Spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch over the root zone, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk. Water regularly during the first year, keeping the soil moist but not soggy, to help roots establish.

Care Instructions

  1. Watering: Water regularly during the first year to help roots establish. Once settled in, Pindo Palm is drought tolerant and needs extra water only during extended dry periods. Potted palms need more frequent watering than those planted in the ground.
  2. Fertilizing: Feed in spring and summer with a slow-release palm fertilizer that includes magnesium and manganese to keep fronds healthy and blue-green. Container palms need feeding more often than in-ground palms. Skip fertilizer in winter.
  3. Pest and Disease Monitoring: Pindo Palm is rarely bothered by pests or disease. Occasionally check fronds for scale insects, and watch for yellowing or weak new fronds, which often signal a nutrient shortage that palm fertilizer corrects. Good drainage prevents root rot.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care

  1. Pruning: Pindo Palm needs very little pruning. Remove only fully brown, dead fronds and spent fruit stalks to keep it tidy. Avoid cutting green fronds, since the palm uses them for energy and over-pruning can weaken it. Wear gloves, as the frond stems have spines.
  2. Winter Care: Pindo Palm is one of the most cold-hardy feather palms and can survive temperatures as low as about 10°F. It grows in USDA zones 8 to 11. For young palms during a hard freeze, cover the crown with frost cloth and add extra mulch over the roots.
  3. Growing in Containers: Thanks to its slow growth, Pindo Palm can grow in a large pot on a deck or patio. Use a heavy container with drainage holes and a well-draining mix, and plan for more frequent watering and feeding than in-ground palms.

Additional Tips for Growing Pindo Palm

  1. Harvesting Pindo Dates: Pindo Palm fruit is edible. In summer, clusters of golden-orange fruits known as Pindo dates ripen on the tree. They have a sweet, tangy flavor and are popular for homemade jelly, which is why it is also called the jelly palm. Harvest when golden and slightly soft.
  2. Pollinators and Wildlife: When it blooms, sweet yellow-orange flowers draw bees and butterflies, and the fruit that follows feeds birds, adding wildlife value along with tropical beauty. Plant it where you can watch the visitors from a patio or window, and pair it with grasses, flowers, or succulents.
  3. A Long-Lived Investment: Pindo Palm can live 80 years or more. Because it grows slowly, it stays in scale with front yards, patios, and poolsides for years without overwhelming them. Older fronds drop naturally as the palm matures, keeping it neat with little help from you.
What Customers say about the Pindo Palm Tree:

The Pindo Palm Tree thrives in Zones 8-11

Growing Zones for the Pindo Palm Tree

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Pindo Palm Tree.

Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 8-11
Mature Height 15-20 ft.
Mature Width 10-15 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR
Sunlight Full to Partial Sun
Botanical Name Butia capitata

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For 20+ years, our team has shipped healthy, established plants to gardeners like you- all across the country. Every plant is selected and cared for by our plant experts before it ships to your door.

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Two Pindo Palm Trees growing in a bright grassy field on a clear sunny day.

Beware- not all Pindo Palms are the same.

Be sure to get superior palms, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" palms to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Pindo Palms in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that will explode with growth!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall palms in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" tree, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy tree.

Orange Fruit of the Pindo Palm Tree

The Pindo Palm is one of the most cold-hardy feather palms- soft, arching blue-green fronds that keep their tropical look where many palms fail.

  • Survives temperatures as low as about 10°F and grows in zones 8-11
  • Moderate size: 15-20 ft. tall and 10-15 ft. wide, perfect for yards, patios and poolsides
  • Edible golden-orange fruit in summer- sweet and tangy, and popular for homemade jelly
  • Tough and low maintenance: drought tolerant once established and handles heat, wind and salty coastal air

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Pindo palm tree (butia capitata) planted in a grassy area by the water line. Bright skies with a cloud above.

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure plants including the pot and roots, so the plant you receive is much smaller than you expected. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!

You Want Pindo Palms Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship thin, weak palms grown in tiny pots to save money. These "root bound" trees struggle after planting and take much longer to fill out.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Pindo Palms, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed root systems. That means your palm settles in quickly and starts building its full, graceful crown sooner.

Read more about the Pindo Palm Tree

Pindo Palm Tree- Cold Hardy & Low Maintenance

Bring a touch of the tropics to your yard with the Pindo Palm Tree (Butia capitata)—a stunning, slow-growing palm known for its elegant arching fronds and exceptional cold hardiness. Unlike many palm trees that struggle in cooler climates, the Pindo Palm thrives in a wide range of temperatures, making it a fantastic choice for homeowners looking to add year-round beauty without the hassle.

Why You'll Love the Pindo Palm

Cold-Hardy & Resilient – Survives temps as low as 10°F... perfect for zones 8-11.
Compact Size – grows to 15-20 feet tall with a moderate spread, fitting beautifully in residential landscapes.
Graceful, Feathery Fronds – Blue-green, feather-like leaves add a lush, tropical feel to any yard.
Low Maintenance – Drought-tolerant and requires minimal care

Most palms die when winter comes. The Pindo Palm doesn't. It shrugs off temperatures as low as 10°F and keeps its lush, feathery fronds all year. That means you get real tropical beauty in your yard, even where other palms fail. Skip this tree, and you skip the one palm tough enough to give you paradise without the worry.

Feathery Fronds That Turn Heads

Long, arching leaves fan out in soft blue-green. They sway in the breeze and bring a calm, island feel to your whole yard. One glance and your home looks like a getaway. Your neighbors will wonder how you did it. You'll know it took almost no work at all.

Tough Enough for Any Weather

This palm doesn't just handle cold. It stands up to strong wind, dry spells, and salty coastal air. Bugs and disease rarely bother it. It even rides out storm-force gusts with barely a scratch. Plant it once, and it protects itself for decades. Why fuss over a fragile tree when this one takes care of itself?

Sweet Fruit You Can Actually Eat

Each summer, golden-orange fruits hang in clusters. People call them "Pindo dates," and they make wonderful homemade jelly. Birds love them too. So you get a snack, a treat for your family, and a gift for the wildlife around you. Few palms give you this much for free.

So Easy It Cleans Up After Itself

The Pindo Palm grows slowly, so it rarely needs pruning. Older fronds drop on their own, keeping it neat with little help from you. Once it settles in, it barely needs water. This is the palm for busy people who still want a beautiful yard.

The Perfect Size for Your Space

It reaches just 15 to 20 feet tall with a tidy spread. That size fits front yards, patios, and poolsides without taking over. Grow it in the ground or in a big pot on your deck. Wherever you place it, it becomes the star of the scene.

Fits Any Yard You Have

Coastal, desert, Mediterranean, or tropical, this palm matches them all. Pair it with grasses, flowers, or succulents. Stand it alone as a bold focal point. However you plant it, your yard instantly looks finished.

Friends With the Bees and Butterflies

When it blooms, sweet yellow-orange flowers draw in bees and butterflies. Your garden comes alive with helpful pollinators. You get beauty and you help nature at the same time. That's a win you can feel good about every day.

Don't Miss Your Slice of Paradise

A Pindo Palm can live 80 years or more. Plant it now, and it shades your family for a lifetime. It ships fast, arrives healthy, and comes backed by our guarantee. Every season you wait is a season without your tropical escape. Order your Pindo Palm today, before you wish you had.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Pindo Palm Tree

How big does a Pindo Palm get?

A Pindo Palm grows 15 to 20 feet tall with a spread of 10 to 15 feet. That moderate size fits front yards, patios, and poolsides without overwhelming them. Its long, arching blue-green fronds create a graceful, rounded crown that looks great as a focal point.

How cold hardy is a Pindo Palm?

A Pindo Palm is one of the most cold-hardy feather palms and can survive temperatures as low as about 10°F. It grows in USDA zones 8 to 11. It keeps its fronds through winter where many other palms fail, bringing tropical style to cooler regions.

How fast does a Pindo Palm grow?

A Pindo Palm is slow growing, which means it rarely needs pruning and stays in scale with your yard for years. Older fronds drop naturally as the palm matures. Regular watering during its first year helps it establish and grow more steadily.

Can you eat Pindo Palm fruit?

Yes, Pindo Palm fruit is edible. In summer, clusters of golden-orange fruits known as Pindo dates ripen on the tree. They have a sweet, tangy flavor and are popular for making homemade jelly, which is why the tree is also called the jelly palm. Birds enjoy them too.

How much sun does a Pindo Palm need?

A Pindo Palm grows best in full sun to partial sun. More sun produces a fuller crown and more fruit. It is tough enough to handle heat, wind, and salty coastal air, making it a strong choice for coastal, desert, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

How often should I water a Pindo Palm?

Water a Pindo Palm regularly during its first year to help roots establish, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Once settled in, it is drought tolerant and needs extra water only during extended dry periods. Well-draining soil is important to prevent root rot.

Can a Pindo Palm grow in a pot?

Yes, a Pindo Palm can grow in a large pot on a deck or patio thanks to its slow growth. Use a heavy container with drainage holes and a well-draining mix. Potted palms need more frequent watering and feeding than those planted in the ground.

Does a Pindo Palm need pruning?

A Pindo Palm needs very little pruning. Remove only fully brown, dead fronds and spent fruit stalks to keep it tidy. Avoid cutting green fronds, since the palm uses them for energy and over-pruning can weaken it. Wear gloves, as the frond stems have spines.

Does a Pindo Palm attract pollinators?

Yes, a Pindo Palm attracts pollinators when it blooms. Its sweet yellow-orange flowers draw bees and butterflies, and the fruit that follows feeds birds. It is a great way to add both tropical beauty and wildlife value to your yard.

How long does a Pindo Palm live?

A Pindo Palm can live 80 years or more, making it a long-term investment in your landscape. Its resistance to cold, wind, drought, and most pests and diseases means it can shade and beautify your yard for generations with minimal care.
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