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Bismarck Palm - Bismarckia nobilis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Bismarck Palm, Bismarckia nobilis
Few palms command a landscape like the Bismarck. Its vast, silver-blue fan fronds and architectural symmetry deliver immediate presence at a scale that lesser specimens simply cannot achieve. This is a palm chosen for properties where impact is non-negotiable.
Why Bismarck Palm
Sculptural Presence: Massive silver-blue fan fronds up to 3m across create an architectural focal point unmatched in the palm genus.
Drought & Heat Tolerance: Once established, thrives in full sun and dry conditions with minimal intervention.
Coastal Resilience: Handles salt-laden winds and sandy soils with no compromise to performance or appearance.
Low Maintenance: Self-cleaning habit eliminates routine frond removal; mature specimens require minimal ongoing attention.
Scale & Longevity: Reaches 12–15m at maturity, with a crown spread of 3–5m, a permanent asset to any prestige property.
Ideal Applications
Signature Feature Specimen: The definitive centrepiece for expansive residential or commercial landscapes.
Resort & Poolside Planting: Delivers the scale and drama expected of five-star aquatic environments.
Coastal & Arid Landscapes: Performs reliably in challenging conditions where other species struggle.
Avenue & Civic Planting: Imposing form and structural consistency suit large-scale streetscape and parkland projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor, dry soils; drought tolerant once established; avoid waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months to encourage deep root establishment, then reduce to infrequent deep watering. Avoid overwatering and ensure excellent drainage to prevent crown rot.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 6–9m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Madagascar
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
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
