Jubaea Species, Chilean Wine Palm, Chile Coco Palm
Jubaeachilensis

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Jubaea (joo-BAY-uh)
Species: chilensis (chil-ee-EN-sis)

Synonym:Cocos chilensis

Synonym:Jubaea spectabilis

Synonym:Palma chilensis

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is fire-retardant

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds