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A tall tree in your front garden can make a bold impression, acting as a focal point that can immensely add an appeal to the overall look of the landscape. If you want one in your yard, then check out all the information on Mule Palm Tree Care.

Family: Arecaceae

Scientific Name: Butiagrus nabonnandii

Common Names: The Mule Palm, Butia Queen Cross, Pindo Palm, Butia x Syagrus

Mule Palm Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8a to 11

Mule Palm Tree

Native to Florida, Mule palm is a hybrid of Pindo Palm (Butia capitata) and ueen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiania). It is extremely resilient to frost and can withstand temperatures as low as 14 F (-10C) and high as 95 F (35 C).

In the right conditions, this palm can grow up to an impressive height of 30-50 feet. To manage its growth, you can grow it in containers where it can be limited to 5-8 feet.

The mule palm has a heavy gray trunk and produces pinnate or feather-like leaves. Given the right growing conditions, it may also grow small pink blossoms on branched inflorescence.

Mule Palm Foliage

Requirements for Growing Mule Palm

Light

The more sun this palm is going to get, the better it will be for its overall growth. Avoid choosing a shaded location at the time of planting as it will result in a short tree.

Shorter than the Queens’s palm, mature mules have gracefully curved fronds that grow more than 4-6 feet long. They are quite delicate with drooping leaflets that are sturdy and have a blue-gray hue.

Soil

This palm is not fussy about the growing medium and will do great in regular garden soil. For best growth, use a well-draining and aerated growing medium with neutral pH or slightly acidic.

Water

This palm likes a moderate amount of water so avoid overwatering it at all costs. When the tree is young, make sure the soil remains a little moist and do not let it go dry completely. Once it gets established, it will take care of water on its own.