JUBAEA CHILENSIS
Synonym: Palmera del Vino or Chilean.
It is one of the palm trees that best withstands the cold, but it is very sensitive to excess moisture in the soil, so drainage is important.
It has a grayish-green trunk and its seeds (coquitos) are edible. In addition to its sap, honey and wine are obtained.
As data to highlight that in Chile this species is protected by law.
FEATURES
- Climate zone 7 (-17.7 Cº bis – 12.3 Cº)
Pinnate leaf
Maximum cold tolerance: <-15 ° C
Height up to 20 m
Full sun