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Bottle Palm - Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Bottle Palm Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Few palms command attention like the Bottle Palm, its swollen, flask-shaped trunk is unmistakably architectural, delivering a sculptural presence that no other species replicates. At advanced size, it reads as a living landmark: bold, composed, and permanent.
Why Bottle Palm
Architectural Form: The distinctive bottle-shaped trunk is a structural statement in its own right, requiring no supporting planting to hold visual weight.
Compact Canopy: A restrained crown of arching fronds suits tight or designed spaces without overwhelming the composition.
Tropical Presence: Signals luxury resort and high-end residential aesthetics immediately upon installation.
Low Maintenance: Once established, demands minimal intervention, appropriate for projects where long-term upkeep must be manageable.
Drought Tolerance: Suited to coastal and warm-climate landscapes where water efficiency is a design consideration.
Ideal Applications
Feature Planting: Deployed as a standalone specimen in courtyards, entryways, or pool surrounds for immediate focal impact.
Luxury Residential: Pairs with resort-style architecture and high-end outdoor living spaces where form is as important as function.
Symmetrical Pairing: Used in matched pairs to flank entries, gates, or architectural thresholds with precision and weight.
Commercial Landscapes: A considered choice for hotel forecourts, rooftop terraces, and prestige retail environments seeking a refined tropical signature.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils but requires good drainage
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, then reduce to occasional deep watering. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser twice yearly to support healthy development.
Plant Details
Height: 3–4m
Width: 2–3m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Round Island, Mauritius
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
