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Fishtail Palm - Caryota mitis
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Overview & Specifications
Fishtail Palm Caryota mitis
Few palms command attention like the Fishtail Palm, its bipinnate fronds, unique among palms, deliver a layered, architectural texture that reads as both tropical and sculptural. Advanced specimens establish an immediate sense of place, bringing lush, mature presence to any project without the wait.
Why Fishtail Palm
Distinctive Foliage: Irregularly shaped leaflets resembling fish tails create a bold, graphic texture unlike any other palm species.
Multi-Stemmed Form: Clumping growth habit produces a full, dense canopy, ideal where single-trunk palms lack the volume required.
Tropical Presence: Delivers instant resort-style atmosphere suited to high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
Shade Tolerance: Performs well in partially shaded positions, expanding placement options in complex landscape designs.
Proven in Australian Conditions: Well-suited to subtropical and tropical climates; a reliable performer in Queensland, Northern NSW, and the Northern Territory.
Ideal Applications
Resort and Hospitality Landscapes: Defines poolside and entertainment precincts with lush, layered canopy structure.
Prestige Residential Properties: Anchors tropical garden rooms and courtyard spaces with immediate maturity and scale.
Commercial Streetscapes: Delivers reliable tropical character in high-visibility planting beds and entrance corridors.
Screening and Privacy: Dense clumping habit creates effective, visually refined screens without the need for solid fencing.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly during the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base and feed with a slow-release palm fertiliser in spring and summer to encourage healthy growth.
Plant Details
Height: 6–12m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
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
