{"product_id":"australian-fan-palm-livistona-australis","title":"Australian Fan Palm - Livistona australis","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAustralian Fan Palm, Livistona australis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia's only native fan palm, \u003cem\u003eLivistona australis\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Australian Fan Palm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Broad, rounded fan fronds form a dense, layered crown with strong visual presence at any scale.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs across coastal, subtropical, and temperate climates; tolerates salt air, humidity, and light frost.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e: Once established, highly drought-tolerant and well-suited to low-irrigation landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Maintaining\u003c\/strong\u003e: Old fronds shed naturally, minimising maintenance demands on large-scale projects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Indigenous to eastern Australia; appropriate for ecologically considered and native-themed landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrestige Feature Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: A commanding specimen for entrance statements, resort developments, and high-end residential properties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal \u0026amp; Poolside Landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Salt and wind tolerant; well-suited to beachfront and waterfront projects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvenue \u0026amp; Formal Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upright, slender trunk and consistent crown shape suit formal repeated planting schemes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative \u0026amp; Rainforest Compositions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pairs with ferns, understorey species, and subtropical plantings for layered, naturalistic landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51940347412766,"sku":"ND-145-400MM","price":389.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":51940347445534,"sku":"ND-145-150L","price":1089.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":51940347478302,"sku":"ND-145-1000L","price":10949.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/australian-fan-palm-livistona-australis.jpg?v=1781230687","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/australian-fan-palm-livistona-australis","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}