{"product_id":"nasiona-palmy-yatay-butia-yatay","title":"Yatay Palm Seeds - Butia Yatay","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eButia yatay\u003c\/strong\u003e – Yatay Palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eButia yatay\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most elegant representatives of the genus \u003cem\u003eButia\u003c\/em\u003e, distinguished by its unique silhouette and impressive size. This single-trunk palm reaches heights from 8 up to 16–18 meters with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. A characteristic feature of the species is the slightly slanted trunk growth, which retains leaf bases for a long time, forming a thick, fibrous sheath that gradually takes on a grayish hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eDistinctive Morphological Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eButia yatay\u003c\/strong\u003e are pinnate and strongly arching, measuring up to 2 meters long. Their petioles are armed with stiff spines and fibers, providing natural protection for the plant. The unique \u003cstrong\u003egray-green leaf color with a bluish tint\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the palm a silvery appearance, setting it apart from other species in the genus. A single leaf consists of about 60–78 leaflets arranged in one plane on both sides of the main axis, forming a characteristic \"V\" shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eCompared to other palms in the genus \u003cem\u003eButia\u003c\/em\u003e, yatay stands out with a \u003cstrong\u003emore elegant appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its finer leaf segments and regular silhouette. It is considered the tallest palm in this genus, making it especially valuable for landscaping uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant flowers in the typical manner for the genus \u003cem\u003eButia\u003c\/em\u003e, producing yellow inflorescences initially hidden in a hard, smooth sheath. \u003cstrong\u003eThe flowers are bisexual\u003c\/strong\u003e – female flowers are larger, up to 18 mm long, while male flowers are smaller, about 10 mm. Their color can be yellow, yellow-purple, greenish-yellow, or entirely purple, adding ornamental value to the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFrom the flowers develop \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ebright orange fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 4 cm in diameter, containing seeds that naturally germinate in spring or autumn. The fruits are sweet and edible, though raw they may be unpalatable, making them more suitable after proper preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements in Temperate Climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eButia yatay\u003c\/strong\u003e shows resistance to temperature drops down to about –10°C; however, in temperate climates the greatest threat to the plant is \u003cstrong\u003esoil moisture during winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is crucial to provide very well-draining soil, preferably sandy or gravelly. In areas with heavy soil, cultivation in raised beds or large containers with proper drainage is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn cooler parts of Europe, the palm is mainly suitable for \u003cstrong\u003econtainer cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e. In summer, it can be kept outdoors in a warm, sunny spot, while in winter it needs to be moved to a bright, cool room with temperatures above 0°C, where dry dormancy conditions can be maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eOrnamental Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe palm grows slowly but eventually reaches impressive sizes, creating a \u003cstrong\u003estriking focal point\u003c\/strong\u003e in garden or terrace compositions. More experienced palm enthusiasts can grow it in the ground, remembering to provide proper winter protection and adequate drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eButia yatay\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used in larger landscape projects, planted singly or in groups, along avenues, or as an accent in Mediterranean-style gardens. Although still relatively rare in cultivation, it is gaining popularity due to its beauty, hardiness, and interesting biogeographical history as a relic of ancient South American plant formations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":52461572292936,"sku":"1850","price":9.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52461572325704,"sku":"1851","price":24.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52461572358472,"sku":"1852","price":98.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52461572391240,"sku":"1853","price":194.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/1634.jpg?v=1770321352","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-palmy-yatay-butia-yatay","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}