Jubaea chilensis
Chilean Wine Palm
A truly iconic palm, formed of a bulging grey trunk which tapers towards a crown of gorgeous arching leaves, which start green and turn blue-grey as they mature.
This hardy and striking species has the widest trunk of any palm, contrasting with the sweeping feathery fronds that sit atop it.
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A Palm of Many Uses
Outside of cultivation, in the wild in its native habitat, Jubaea chilensis is a protected species as it has become threatened due to its incredibly wide range of uses.
It produces a fruit, known as Coquitos (Little Coconuts) in Chile, which is edible and tastes similar to coconuts. The seeds too are edible, both raw and cooked, and can be used to produce oil.
The leaves are widely used in basket making and thatching, and the fibres are collected to stuff mattresses and to make paper.
Even the sap is useful, being harvested to produce palm wine and syrup, hence the name ‘Chilean Wine Palm’. A single tapped Jubaea can harvest 400 litres of sap, flowing over several months,. However, this harvesting kills the plant, and is a cause of its protected status it it’s native range.
Care & Size Guidance
Jubaea chilensis requires sun and good drainage, but otherwise this slow growing palm will grow unprotected throughout much of the UK.
Jubaea chilensis can grow to a mighty height and width which could outgrow its space. However, it is a slow growing palm, taking as long as 10 to 20 years for a trunk to form, and up to 60 years for it to produce a seed.
Ordered at midnight in bed…came a couple of days later and its a beauty! Well pleased, much better example than my local garden centres – I will order again.
david sykes –
Fantastic palm that really is hardy in our temperate climate. Will withstand heavy snow and frost once established and larger enough. More of these palms should be planted in the UK. My Jubaea has come through some very harsh winters recently without hardly any damage in my Norfolk garden.
Stephen J Oakley –
Fantastic palm that really is hardy in our temperate climate. Will withstand heavy snow and frost once established and larger enough. More of these palms should be planted in the UK. My Jubaea has come through some very harsh winters recently without hardly any damage in my Norfolk garden.
Stephen J Oakley –
Fantastic example of this palm. Great next day delivery which was well packed. Communication was 1st class. I would recommend this palm centre to all.
Tim Oakes –