Mule Palm (Butiagrus nabonnandii)

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Other Name(s):	AKA Butia Queen Cross
Category:	Tree
Class:	Perennial
Bloom Color:	Pinkish or creamy white flowers
Bloom Size:	Small
Fruit:	Clusters of orange drupes in late summer to mid-fall
Foliage:	Long, arching, feathery fronds, about 5 – 10 ft. long, with a deep green color
Trunk:	Heavy, gray trunk that can be covered with old leaf bases, though mature specimens have a smooth tru
Height:	20 ft. - 25 ft.
Spread:	15 ft. - 20 ft.
Hardiness:	Zones 8 to 9
Light Requirements:	Full sun to partial shade
Water Usage:	Established palms are drought-tolerant, but they should be watered regularly when first planted
Soil Type:	Well-draining soils, including sandy and clay soils
Propagation:	Sterile
Other Information:	Pindo palm (Butia capitata) x Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana)
Photographer:	William Khoury
Bed(s):	TREES - 1 Plant;