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Chinese Fan Palm - Livistona chinensis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Chinese Fan Palm - Livistona chinensis
Few palms command a landscape with the quiet authority of Livistona chinensis. Its broad, fan-shaped fronds with characteristic weeping tips deliver a refined tropical presence suited to prestige residential and commercial projects across Australia's temperate and subtropical zones.
Why Chinese Fan Palm
Architectural Foliage: Large, deeply segmented fan fronds with gracefully drooping tips create a distinctive silhouette that reads well at scale.
Climate Resilience: Tolerates heat, extended dry periods, and mild frost once established; performs reliably across a broad range of Australian conditions.
Non-Invasive Root System: Safe for installation near pools, structures, and hard landscaping without risk of infrastructure damage.
Longevity & Canopy Development: A slow to moderate growth rate ensures structural integrity over time, with mature specimens reaching up to 10m and casting meaningful shade.
Container Capability: Advanced stock performs well in large-format containers, extending its application to elevated terraces, courtyards, and podium landscapes.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Residential Landscapes: Deployed as a primary specimen or in curated groupings to establish immediate tropical character on high-end properties.
Poolside & Outdoor Living Zones: Non-invasive roots and lush canopy make it the preferred choice for pool surrounds and alfresco entertaining areas.
Courtyard & Podium Planting: Scales effectively in large containers for apartment developments, commercial forecourts, and rooftop landscapes.
Windbreak & Shade Screening: Broad spreading fronds provide functional wind mitigation and canopy shade in open coastal or resort-style settings.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; tolerates occasional waterlogging once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months until established, reducing frequency as the plant matures. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 10–15m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Southern China, Japan, Taiwan
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
