Chilean Wine Palm
Jubaea chilensis

Location: 1251 Peralta
Park: Shinn Historical Park
District: Niles
Native to: S. America
Tree type: palm
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Palms native to Chile. Sugar made from sap and candy from nuts. These are rare specimen for Northern California; planted approximately 1878. Formerly called J. spectabilis.
Champion Trees--These are the largest trees of this species in the state.
City of Fremont Landmark Tree.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker