the
genus
JUBAEA
In
honor of King Juba II (50 -24 B.C.), who had an interest
in botany and reigned over the ancient kingdom of Numidia
(part of present day Algeria).
Subfamily:
Arecoideae
Tribe: Cocoeae
Subtribe:
Butiinae
 The
subtribe includes 9 related genera such as Cocos,
Butia, Parajubaea,
Syagrus, etc.
This
is a monotypic genus (with one member, Jubaea
chilensis) of tremendous interests to botanists.
Prior to being placed under protection in 1971 the remaining
wild populations of J. chilensis
were offered little chance of survival, for the famous
“palm honey and “palm wine” traditionally
made from these plants is produced by sacrificing the
trees. Although a single trunk may be bled to produce
about 100 gallons of palm wine, this causes the death
of the Jubaea. Jubaea
is one of the most cold tolerant of feather-leafed palms,
with massive spreading crowns of handsome green pinnate
foliage. A good grower in cool Mediterranean climates
and tolerant of cold from a young age, in hot inland
gardens Jubaea performs best
with partial shade. Mature trees are magnificent to
behold and remain one of the wonders of the plant kingdom.
Culture:
Jubaea chilensis accepts sun
or light shade and will tolerate drought. Good drainage
is essential. Note: The trunk can reach as large as
12’ in caliper, making it clearly the largest
in girth.
Jubaea
chilensis
Synonym:
Jubaea spectabilis
Common
Name: Chilean Wine Palm
Cold Tolerance: 14F (-10C) USDA
Zones: 8b-11
Typical
Height: 50'-80' Growth Rate:
Slow
Habit: Solitary
Status:
In Stock
Available Range: 1–200gal. B&B
4’–30’CT
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