| Wine Palm | |
| Caryota urens | |
| a.k.a. Jaggery Palm, Toddy Palm, Hardy Fishtail Palm |
Medium to large sized palm produced dark red/black fruits which are generally inedible. Sap from the tree is high in sugar and is used to make syrup and an alcoholic beverage.
Description: Medium to large sized palm to 30-50ft. Leaves look like the fin of a fish, hence its other common name.
Hardiness: The wine palm is hardy to 22-26F. There are mountain forms which tend to be cold-hardier.
Growing Environment: Grows well in full sun or part shade. Needs well-drained soil.
Propagation: By seed, which can take a few months to germinate.
Uses: Sap is used to make syrup and an alcoholic beverage.
Native Range: Native from India through Burma. Occurs naturally from tropical sea level areas to mountain slopes up to 3000ft.