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African Oil Palm - Elaeis guineensis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
African Oil Palm - Elaeis guineensis
One of the world's most productive palms, Elaeis guineensis delivers commanding tropical presence alongside genuine commercial utility. At advanced stock sizes, it arrives ready to anchor large-scale landscapes with immediate effect, no years of waiting for scale or structure.
Why African Oil Palm
Immediate Tropical Scale: Advanced specimens establish quickly, delivering the height and canopy spread that defines a serious tropical landscape from day one.
Commercial Fruit Production: Yields dense clusters of oil-rich fruit, with productive output beginning within 3–4 years and peak yields sustained from years 7 to 25.
Ornamental Structure: Reaching 15–20m at maturity, the arching frond canopy creates bold, architectural form suited to prestige tropical properties.
Climate Resilience: Thrives in hot, humid conditions and tolerates seasonal dry periods once established, well suited to tropical and subtropical Australia.
Long-Term Productivity: A single specimen can remain productive for over 25 years, representing lasting value in both commercial and estate plantings.
Ideal Applications
Signature Feature Palm: A commanding focal specimen for resort, estate, or large residential tropical landscapes.
Commercial Planting: Suitable for farm-scale or plantation installations where fruit yield is a primary objective.
Windbreak Planting: Dense canopy provides effective wind mitigation and shade across large open sites.
Tropical Canopy Composition: Pairs with bananas, other palms, and broad-leafed tropicals to build layered, immersive tropical environments.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Prefers deep, well-drained, fertile loamy or sandy soils with consistent moisture; tolerates seasonally wet conditions but not prolonged waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water regularly and deeply during the first two years to establish a strong root system, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertiliser high in potassium and magnesium to support healthy frond development and early growth.
Plant Details
Height: 20–30m
Width: 7–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: West and Central Africa
Flower Colour: Yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
