The mythical Chilean wine palm! This rare and fantastic palm thrives in the Bay Area. That is, if you can find one. A wine is made from the sap of this palm that is said to have euphoric effects. Unfortunately, to get the sap you must fell the tree. This practice has caused a scarcity of mature Chilean Wine Palms. For the collector, the Chilean represents the pinnacle of a palm collection.

The growth rate of the Chilean is exceptionally slow. It has an enormous trunk and a substantial crown of silvery blue fronds. It may reach 80 feet. The Jubea requires a sunny location. Once established it will tolerate drought well.