12. Jelly Palm
Other common names: Pindo Palm, Butia Palm
Scientific name: Butia capitata
Height: 20'
Evergreen: Yes
Drought tolerant: Yes
Climate Action: No
Native to: South America
Fun fact: Fruits from this palm are edible and nutritious and are used to make juices, liquors, jelly, and ice cream
Evergreen. Native to South America. Thick-trunked. Arching, feathery, gray-green fronds curve downward toward the trunk. Long panicles of yellow flowers. Orange, edible fruit. Drought tolerant.