A contender for the hardiest feather (pinnate) leaved palm, it is hardy to about 13° F and reports even colder down to 5° degrees when mature. They have been cultivated successfully as far north as London England. This palm does not perform well in hot humid climates but has proven hardier than the Pindo Palm (Butia capitat) a in cooler, maritime climates in such places as the Pacific Northwest. Chilean Wine palms have a very small native range. Growth rate: Very slow. Height at maturaty: 50' to 80' Hardy to USDA Zone 8B
To plant and grow them west of the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific NW, you will need to make a mixture containing 50% good potting soil, with 25% landscape sand & 25% small pea gravel, (never use beach sand in the soil mix). Have the root ball raised about 1/4 out of the hole but mounded up with the soil mixture. Very important to plant them in an area that will get early morning and mid day sun during the winter months. Protect from high off shore winds if planting on the coast.I recommend using a water meter the first few years. In colder areas plant on the South side of a fence or building this will generate radiant heat from the sun in the winter helping to protect the palm on colder nights. (may need some protection on colder winter days)
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