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Blue Cane Palm - Dypsis cabadae
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Blue Cane Palm, Dypsis cabadae
Few palms command a landscape like the Blue Cane. Its signature silvery-blue trunks, arching feathery fronds, and dense clumping form deliver a tropical presence that reads as both refined and immediate, at advanced sizes, the effect is instant and undeniable.
Why Blue Cane Palm
Distinctive Trunk Colouration: The silvery-blue canes are a genuine point of difference, offering visual interest even in the off-season.
Clumping, Multi-Stem Form: Builds volume and mass quickly, making it one of the most effective palms for structural planting.
Natural Screening Density: Tight, layered growth creates a substantial green barrier without the need for supplementary planting.
Non-Invasive Root System: Safe for installation near pools, paving, structures, and built edges.
Self-Cleaning Habit: Old fronds shed naturally, keeping maintenance demands low on larger properties.
Ideal Applications
Privacy Screening: Mass-planted clumps form a lush, layered barrier with the density to replace fencing on high-end residential projects.
Poolside Planting: A trusted choice for aquatic surrounds where root safety and tropical character are both priorities.
Feature Specimen: Planted as a standalone focal point, advanced specimens create immediate structural drama in open landscapes.
Courtyard and Terrace Planting: Performs well in large containers, lending vertical form and tropical presence to paved entertaining spaces.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–4m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first 12 months until established, ensuring the root zone stays consistently moist but not saturated. Apply a slow-release tropical fertiliser in spring and mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Madagascar
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
