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Australian Fan Palm - Livistona australis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Australian Fan Palm, Livistona australis
Australia's only native fan palm, Livistona australis delivers architectural scale and genuine tropical presence. At advanced sizes, it arrives with an established trunk and a full canopy of broad, glossy fronds, no years of waiting required.
Why Australian Fan Palm
Architectural Canopy: Broad, rounded fan fronds form a dense, layered crown with strong visual presence at any scale.
Climate Versatility: Performs across coastal, subtropical, and temperate climates; tolerates salt air, humidity, and light frost.
Drought Resilience: Once established, highly drought-tolerant and well-suited to low-irrigation landscapes.
Self-Maintaining: Old fronds shed naturally, minimising maintenance demands on large-scale projects.
Native Provenance: Indigenous to eastern Australia; appropriate for ecologically considered and native-themed landscapes.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Feature Planting: A commanding specimen for entrance statements, resort developments, and high-end residential properties.
Coastal & Poolside Landscapes: Salt and wind tolerant; well-suited to beachfront and waterfront projects.
Avenue & Formal Planting: Upright, slender trunk and consistent crown shape suit formal repeated planting schemes.
Native & Rainforest Compositions: Pairs with ferns, understorey species, and subtropical plantings for layered, naturalistic landscapes.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; prefers moist, well-drained conditions but adapts to periodically wet or dry sites
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months until established, keeping the root zone consistently moist but not waterlogged. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia
Flower Colour: Cream
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
