Chilean wine Palm
Chilean Wine Palm with single stem measures 2 metres 50cm not including pot.3 metres 20cm with pot.
Pot 500 litres. Trunk 90/100cm. Hard to find we are really pleased to have this beautiful specimen in our nursery.
Please note due to its size and weight this delivery will incur an extra charge (depending on your geographical location) in addition to the £50/£65 charged at checkout.
A Rare Architectural Statement for the UK Garden
Few palms command the presence of Jubaea chilensis. Slow-growing, immensely long-lived and increasingly difficult to source at scale, this extra large specimen represents decades of patient cultivation.
For designers and collectors seeking permanence rather than fashion, the Chilean Wine Palm offers a sculptural trunk and graceful feathered crown that only improves with time.
Why mature Chilean wine palms Are So Difficult to Source
Jubaea chilensis is one of the slowest-growing feather palms in cultivation. Developing a substantial trunk can take decades.
For this reason, extra large specimens are seldom available in the UK. When they do appear, they are typically reserved for prestigious landscape projects or private estates.
This is not a fast-fashion plant.
It is a long-term investment in structure and permanence.
Palm Trees
Tropical landscapes are lush, colourful, exotic, and bursting with life, and Palm trees are at the very centre. Luckily, they’re not just reserved for tropical climates and desert islands – even old blighty has a love for them. However, before deciding on a variety, you might want to learn more about the interesting history of palm trees. This will also act as a guide as to whether investing in a palm tree is right for you. If you are expanding your palm tree collection then you can browse our range of palm trees for sale here
Chilean wine Palm – In it for the long haul
Believe it or not, depending on the species, some palm trees can live for over a century. That means the palm you plant could outlive you! It is also believed that palms are the oldest living trees, as their cells are not replaced with new cells like other trees. So, in a nutshell, make sure you’re confident that planting a palm tree is something you want now, and in the future. Palms make great patio plants because they can be moved or replanted from a container to a sunnier location. It’s important to make sure you have the right soil for a patio tree, along with a large enough container.
Biblical trees
The palm branch is a symbol of victory, triumph, peace, and eternal life, originating in the ancient Near East and the Mediterranean world. On Palm Sunday Christians often carry palm fronds as part of a symbolic ritual commemorating Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. One of the most distinctive trees in the Bible is the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, with its towering, unbranched trunk.
Chilean wine Palm – Sun or shade?
Most palms need tropical or subtropical temperatures, but there are some suitable for planting outdoors in the UK. Hardy palms are invaluable as structural plants in tropical-style gardens and look effective when planted with bamboos. Younger palm trees prefer shade and most varieties will tolerate it when mature. Planting new palms under the canopy of other trees will help to protect their tender fronds. Ideal temperatures for most palm trees is between 95F during the day, with lows of 78F at night. If you are planting a palm, ensure in the first year of planting you don’t allow your palm tree to dry out. Once the roots have established themselves, they will find their own water supply. This generally happens after the first summer of being planted. Ideally, the tree should be kept moist, not waterlogged.
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A Palm for the Next Generation
Planted well, Jubaea chilensis will outlive trends, fashions and even those who first place it in the ground. It is a palm measured in decades — not seasons.
For those seeking longevity, rarity and architectural permanence, few species compare.
FAQ
Q: Is Jubaea chilensis hardy in the UK?
A: Yes. Jubaea chilensis is one of the hardiest feather palms, tolerating temperatures down to around –10 °C once established, particularly in well-drained soil.
Q: How large does a Chilean Wine Palm eventually grow?
A: In ideal conditions it can eventually reach 15–20 metres over many decades, developing a massive, sculptural trunk. Growth is extremely slow, making mature specimens especially valuable.
Q: Why are large Jubaea chilensis so rare?
A: This palm grows very slowly, often taking decades to form significant trunk. As a result, extra large specimens are difficult to source and rarely available in the UK.
Q: Is it suitable for UK gardens?
A: Yes. It performs well in sunny, sheltered positions in southern and eastern parts of the UK and makes a striking long-term architectural focal point.
Q: Can it be grown in a container?
A: Young plants can be grown in large containers, but due to its eventual size and deep root system, planting in the ground is recommended for long-term growth.
Q: Does it require winter protection?
A: Once established in well-drained soil it is very resilient. In severe or prolonged frost, temporary crown protection may be advisable for younger plants.
