This colossal species is best known for the fact that it has the thickest trunk of any known palm species. Native to the foothills of the Andes Mountains in central Chile, this palm gets to a height of 6o feet, perhaps taller, and has an extremely thick, columnar trunk. By report, trunks have been measured up to a diameter of six feet across. But, this diameter is variable plant to plant. Domestically grown plants probably have average diameters of three to four feet. Regarding trunk height, it takes many decades to attain a height over twenty feet. Consequently, it has become one of the most expensive palm trees one can purchase as a large specimen and is a real sign of affluence. It is a very cold hardy species and likes heat and sun. Because of its stature, it requires a good location with lots of room in the garden to afford proper viewing.
Our jubaea chilensis palms are field grown and hardened, planted 11 years ago in the hills of Southern California between San Diego and Palm Springs. One or more are certain certain to look spectacular gracing a special spot in your beautifully designed landscaping .