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Foxtail Palm - Wodyetia Bifurcata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Foxtail Palm, Wodyetia bifurcata
Few palms deliver the architectural presence of the Foxtail at scale. With its full, plume-like canopy and clean, self-shedding trunk, advanced specimens create an immediate resort-quality aesthetic that simply cannot be replicated with smaller stock.
Why Foxtail Palm
Distinctive Canopy: Dense, arching fronds with a full, feathery profile unmatched by most palm species.
Self-Cleaning Trunk: Old fronds shed naturally, maintaining a clean silhouette without ongoing maintenance.
Exceptional Resilience: Tolerates full sun, heat, drought, coastal salt air, and sandy soils with equal composure.
Rapid Establishment: One of the faster-maturing palms; advanced stock accelerates the timeline to a finished landscape.
Vertical Impact: Slim trunk and upright form allow strong vertical statements without consuming lateral space.
Ideal Applications
Driveway and Entry Avenues: Planted in formal rows, Foxtail Palms deliver a commanding arrival sequence for prestige properties.
Poolside Planting: Clean habit and minimal debris make it one of the most practical choices for pool surrounds.
Coastal and Beachside Projects: Handles salt-laden winds and sandy soils with proven durability.
Resort and Hospitality Landscapes: The benchmark palm for high-end commercial and residential projects seeking an immediate tropical register.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types but requires good drainage and does not tolerate waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, gradually reducing frequency as the palm matures. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser every 3–4 months during the growing season to support healthy frond development.
Plant Details
Height: 10–15m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Queensland, Australia
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
