The Travels of Jubaea (from Pacific Horticulture, Scott Zona)

[Hillizard]

https://pacifichorticulture.org/articles/the-travels-of-jubaea/

"One of the first Jubaea palms to be planted in the Bay Area was a specimen planted about 1877 on the University of California campus at Berkeley. Although shaded by surrounding trees, this magnificent palm is still alive and healthy." 

Picture: Chilean palm (Jubaea chilensis) in its natural habitat. Hacienda Cocalán, Las Cabras, Chile. Photograph by L Alberto Gonzalez

[Jonathan]

A good read, thanks for posting.

Darwin wasn't impressed by much, not Jubaea at any rate, or Australia, lol!

[daxin]

“The former estate of horticultural author and nurseryman Charles Shinn in Fremont, California, is now the Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum. Two massive Jubaea palms at the site were planted in 1878, and they are still prominent”

Visited this park yesterday😀

[realarch]

Thanks for the reference, a good read. It’s been a pleasure following Scott’s work over the years and even better knowing him personally.

Tim

[Banana Belt]

On 8/6/2025 at 5:27 AM, Jonathan said:

Darwin wasn't impressed by much

Charles called it "A very ugly tree".  He must have had a bad day or was in a bad mood.  Thing is the Jubaea shows lots of interesting evolutionary adaptations.

[Banana Belt]

On 8/6/2025 at 8:45 AM, daxin said:

“The former estate of horticultural author and nurseryman Charles Shinn in Fremont, California, is now the Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum. Two massive Jubaea palms at the site were planted in 1878, and they are still prominent”

Visited this park yesterday😀

In the foliage between the palms it looks like a telephone or power line goes through.

[ASHCVS]

Dr. Zona is such a great writer. Thank you for sharing this article with everyone @Hillizard

[Hu Palmeras]

On 5/8/2025 at 17:34, Hillizard said:

https://pacifichorticulture.org/articles/los-viajes-de-jubaea/

Una de las primeras palmeras Jubaea que se plantaron en el Área de la Bahía fue un ejemplar plantado alrededor de 1877 en el campus de la Universidad de California en Berkeley. Aunque recibe la sombra de los árboles circundantes, esta magnífica palmera aún se mantiene viva y saludable. 

Imagen: Palma chilena ( Jubaea chilensis ) en su hábitat natural. Hacienda Cocalán, Las Cabras, Chile. Fotografía de L Alberto González

My friend, what a beautiful image. The Jubaea Chilensis is a majestic palm tree. I hope to buy a larger specimen in Chile.

[sonoranfans]

I disagree with Darwin on the aesthetics.  Fat bottom palms make this rocking world go round!