Las Palmas Norte Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I was given a gift today, one of which is truly Canadian. A friend and fellow palm enthusiast stopped for a visit and garden tour today. We live on Vancouver Island, the largest island in the eastern Pacific ocean. His Butia capitata growing in Victoria, British Columbia, is a large flowering and fruiting palm. This in itself is a rarity in Canada, moderated by the Pacific ocean, is unique to what many people around the world believe is a land of ice and snow. Here we are mainly zone 8b to 9a and Butia can be grown to maturity. I have what is most certainly the first ever Butia (Jelly palm) preserve grown, made and packaged on Canadian soil. Behold a Canadian first, and uniquely west coast item. Cheers, Barrie. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laaz Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Nice Barrie. Some of the old timers down here make wine from the fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howeadypsis Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Oh that's cool! Larry Shone in wet and sunny north-east England! Zone9 ish Tie two fish together and though they have two tails they cannot swim <>< ><> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 27 minutes ago, Laaz said: Nice Barrie. Some of the old timers down here make wine from the fruit. That fruit is good! It varies from palm to palm, but the best ones are just like apricots. 1 Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 12 hours ago, Las Palmas Norte said: I was given a gift today, one of which is truly Canadian. A friend and fellow palm enthusiast stopped for a visit and garden tour today. We live on Vancouver Island, the largest island in the eastern Pacific ocean. His Butia capitata growing in Victoria, British Columbia, is a large flowering and fruiting palm. This in itself is a rarity in Canada, moderated by the Pacific ocean, is unique to what many people around the world believe is a land of ice and snow. Here we are mainly zone 8b to 9a and Butia can be grown to maturity. I have what is most certainly the first ever Butia (Jelly palm) preserve grown, made and packaged on Canadian soil. Behold a Canadian first, and uniquely west coast item. Cheers, Barrie. That is a first! Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 How cool! Looks delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorBold Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 So curious as to how it tastes. I hope my palms will fruit someday ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Palmas Norte Posted August 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 I remember tasting the fruit fresh off the tree and being surprisingly impressed. The preserve is more bland but sweet as expected. Cheers, Barrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorBold Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 On 8/1/2016 8:02:07, Las Palmas Norte said: I remember tasting the fruit fresh off the tree and being surprisingly impressed. The preserve is more bland but sweet as expected. Cheers, Barrie. I have never had the opportunity. When I read your thread I started googling looking for peoples experiences. Sounds like they taste amazing.... apparently you can eat Jubaea nuts whole (not sure if you can do that with Butia) and it tastes like a miniature coconut. I wonder if the hybrids taste different ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Mondel Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Butia nuts taste just like coconut meat also. Same texture and flavor but no coconut water inside. People crack them and eat them in Brazil. Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh-O Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 enjoy! when ever I see a fruiting one around town I always make it a point to see if I can get some of the fruit. I love that stuff Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation) Sunset zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTreeDude Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 On July 28, 2016 at 1:08:53 AM, Las Palmas Norte said: I was given a gift today, one of which is truly Canadian. A friend and fellow palm enthusiast stopped for a visit and garden tour today. We live on Vancouver Island, the largest island in the eastern Pacific ocean. His Butia capitata growing in Victoria, British Columbia, is a large flowering and fruiting palm. This in itself is a rarity in Canada, moderated by the Pacific ocean, is unique to what many people around the world believe is a land of ice and snow. Here we are mainly zone 8b to 9a and Butia can be grown to maturity. I have what is most certainly the first ever Butia (Jelly palm) preserve grown, made and packaged on Canadian soil. Behold a Canadian first, and uniquely west coast item. Cheers, Barrie. British Columbia is basically the palm haven of Canada. Very cool! PalmTreeDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Palmas Norte Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 14 hours ago, PalmTreeDude said: British Columbia is basically the palm haven of Canada. Very cool! Well, along the southern coastal areas anyway. Cheers, Barrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTreeDude Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 8 hours ago, Las Palmas Norte said: Well, along the southern coastal areas anyway. Cheers, Barrie. Yep! PalmTreeDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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