How fast does it grow?

It is a very slow grower, often adding only a few centimeters of trunk height per year.

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives best in full sun to maintain its structural integrity and health.

Guide botanique

Chilean wine palm.

Jubaea chilensis

Prononciation joo-BEE-uh chi-LEN-sis

Aussi appelée Chile Cocopalm, Chilean coco palm, Chilean wine palm, coquito palm, honey palm, little cokernut, syrup palm

The Chilean wine palm is a majestic, slow growing giant native to central Chile. It is famous for its incredibly thick, sturdy trunk and feathery, arching fronds. This palm is a long lived specimen that adds a dramatic architectural element to large landscapes.

Une autre photo de Chilean wine palm — Photo de Cesar Ormazabal (CC BY) via iNaturalist

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Moyenne
Type de plante: Palm
Lumière: Full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Soleil direct
Arrosage: Tous les 7 à 14 jours
Taille adulte: 60 to 80 feet
Croissance: Lente
Rusticité: USDA 8 à 10
Floraison: Late spring to early summer

Entretien

Plant this palm in a spot with plenty of space to accommodate its eventual size. Ensure the soil drains well to prevent root rot, and watch for yellowing fronds which may indicate nutrient deficiencies. It is quite hardy once established but needs consistent care while young.

Arrosage: Water deeply and regularly while the palm is young, allowing the soil to dry slightly between sessions.
Engrais: Apply a balanced, slow release palm fertilizer during the active growing season.
Taille: Remove only dead or damaged fronds to maintain the health and appearance of the tree.
Rempotage: Repot only when the palm has clearly outgrown its container, as they prefer not to be disturbed.
Sol: Well draining, sandy or loamy soil
pH du sol: 6.0 to 7.5
Température: -12 à 40°C
Humidité: 40 à 70%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Élevée
Durée de vie: Perennial, can live for several hundred years.
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Élevée

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots circling the bottom of the pot
Stunted growth despite proper care

Sécurité

Humains: The plant is not considered toxic to humans.
Enfants: The sharp, woody leaf bases pose a physical injury risk if children climb or play near the trunk.
Allergènes de contact: The stiff, sharp leaf bases can cause skin scratches or irritation during handling.
Allergènes aéroportés: Pollen may cause mild respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.
Comestibilité: The fruit is edible, but the hard shell requires significant effort to open and process.

Comment l'identifier

Massive, smooth, grey trunk
Large, pinnate, arching green fronds
Slow growing, thick base
Produces small, edible, coconut like fruits

Hauteur: 6 à 20m
Envergure: 3 à 6m
Feuilles: dark green, grayish green, evergreen
Fleurs: yellow, 0,5 à 1cm
Fruits: yellow, brown, Autumn

Problèmes courants

Scale insects — Small sap sucking insects that cluster on leaves and stems.
Root rot — Fungal decay caused by consistently waterlogged soil conditions.

La cultiver

Multiplication: seed
Quand planter: spring, early autumn
Hivernage: Ensure the soil is well drained to prevent freezing around the roots. Mature plants are quite hardy, but young specimens may benefit from frost cloth during extreme cold snaps.
En pot: It can be grown in large containers while young, but will eventually require planting in the ground.

Seed germination

Clean the pulp from the seed.
Soak seeds in warm water for 48 hours.
Sow in a deep pot with well draining soil.
Keep warm and moist, as germination can take several months.

Plant drought tolerant Mediterranean herbs around the base to create a low water landscape.

Bonnes associations

Lavande d'Angleterre — It shares similar requirements for full sun and well drained soil.
Rosemary — This shrub thrives in the same dry, sunny conditions as the palm.

Espèces similaires

Butia capitata — It has a similar appearance but is smaller and faster growing.

Science

Famille: Arecaceae
Genre: Jubaea
Ordre: Arecales
Classe: Liliopsida
Région d'origine: Central Chile
Préservation: It is classified as vulnerable in its native habitat due to historical overharvesting for palm syrup.

It grows in Mediterranean climates on rocky slopes where it survives long, dry summers.

Intérêt pour la faune: provides nesting habitat, food source for birds
Pollinisateurs: abeilles, coléoptères
Utilisations: ornamental specimen, culinary palm syrup, landscape focal point

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 2/9
Réaction du sol: 6/9
Lumière: 8/9
Température: 7/9
Humidité: 3/9
Nutriments: 4/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

How fast does it grow?: It is a very slow grower, often adding only a few centimeters of trunk height per year.
Does it need full sun?: Yes, it thrives best in full sun to maintain its structural integrity and health.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name honors Juba II, a king of Numidia, while the species name refers to its native Chile.

Bon à savoir

It is the most cold hardy of all pinnate leaved palms.
The sap is traditionally boiled down to make a sweet syrup.
These palms grow very slowly, often taking decades to reach maturity.
The seeds are known as coquitos and are sometimes used in confectionery.

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