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Carnarvon Gorge Palm - Livistona nitida
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Overview & Specifications
Carnarvon Gorge Palm - Livistona nitida
One of Australia's most architecturally compelling native palms, Livistona nitida delivers scale, structure, and a distinctly tropical presence without compromise. Advanced specimens establish quickly and command attention from day one.
Why Carnarvon Gorge Palm
Monumental Scale: Reaches up to 25m at maturity, providing genuine vertical impact in large-scale landscapes.
Australian Native: Endemic to the gorge country of central Queensland; inherently adapted to Australian conditions with strong ecological credentials.
Drought & Heat Tolerance: Once established, thrives in hot, dry climates with minimal irrigation requirements.
Architectural Fan Foliage: Deep green, fan-shaped fronds deliver a refined tropical aesthetic suited to resort and prestige residential projects.
Low Maintenance Profile: Requires no specialist ongoing care once established, reducing long-term landscape management costs.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Avenue Planting: A defining choice for driveway and boulevard installations on large residential or commercial properties.
Architectural Feature Specimen: Commands a focal point in open landscapes, courtyards, or curated native plantings.
Resort & Hospitality Landscapes: Delivers the tropical character expected in high-end hotel and leisure developments.
Coastal & Arid Environments: Tolerates sandy soils, salt-laden air, and extended dry periods with proven resilience.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained to moderately moist soils; tolerates sandy or rocky substrates; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 1–2 years until the root system is well established, reducing frequency as the plant matures. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots from temperature extremes.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Queensland, Australia (Carnarvon Gorge region)
Flower Colour: Cream
Delivery
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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
