Encyclopedia · Arecaceae · Jubaea chilensis
TreeCouncil listed
Jubaea chilensis
Chilean Wine Palm
Jubaea · Arecaceae
Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea chilensis) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 20 m high and 6 m spread, with a palm canopy form. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
In stock now →02
Classification
Genus
Jubaea
Family
Arecaceae
Common name
Chilean Wine Palm
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Jubaea chilensis belongs to the Jubaea genus within the Arecaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
03
Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Slow
Mature size
20 m H × 6 m W
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
06
Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Jubaea chilensis verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Cesar Ormazabal, some rights reserved (CC BY)