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.

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Uses

Sap is used to make syrup and an alcoholic beverage.

Plant Cultivation

Medium to large sized palm to 30-50ft. Leaves look like the fin of a fish, hence its other common name. The wine palm is hardy to 22-26F. There are mountain forms which tend to be cold-hardier. Grows well in full sun or part shade. Needs well-drained soil.
Propagation: By seed, which can take a few months to germinate.

 

Origin and Distribution

Native from India through Burma. Occurs naturally from tropical sea level areas to mountain slopes up to 3000ft.

Related Species
Family: Arecaceae

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Caryota urens Wine Palm
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Jubaea chilensis Chilean Wine Palm
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