{"product_id":"heterospathe-elata","title":"Sagisi Palm - Heterospathe elata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSagisi Palm - Heterospathe elata\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sagisi palm is a solitary feather palm from the tropical islands north of Australia, and it is grown here for a habit that stays elegant rather than heavy: a slim ringed trunk, a modest crown, and long arching fronds that new leaves push through in a coppery pink flush before hardening to green. \u003cem\u003eHeterospathe elata\u003c\/em\u003e tolerates shade while young, which makes it one of the more forgiving palms to establish under an existing canopy. It suits tropical and warm subtropical gardens and will not survive frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Sagisi Palm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoured New Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emerging fronds open with a coppery pink cast, giving the crown a change of colour several times a year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender Trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e: A narrow ringed stem keeps the plant visually light, so groups do not feel crowded.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance When Young\u003c\/strong\u003e: It establishes happily in filtered light beneath existing trees, then takes more sun as it gains height.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Old fronds shed reasonably cleanly and the palm needs little more than occasional tidying.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Planting Value\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slim trunks of staggered heights build a convincing rainforest effect in a small area.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Garden Grove\u003c\/strong\u003e: Planted in threes and fives at varied heights for a layered canopy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstorey Beneath Larger Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handles filtered light where sun demanding palms fail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and Courtyard\u003c\/strong\u003e: No spines, a slim footprint and manageable litter make it suitable near paving and water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResort Style Entry Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Repeated along a drive or path in frost free districts for a strong tropical arrival.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2m to 3m for a dense grove effect\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3m to 4m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm months, from spring through to early autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, humus laden soil with free drainage; it likes consistent moisture but not stagnant water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep water up through the first two summers, as palms establish on steady moisture rather than deep infrequent soakings. Mulch generously around but not against the trunk base, provide shelter from strong wind while the crown is low, and feed with a palm fertiliser through the warm months.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6m to 12m in cultivation over many years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3m to 4m crown spread\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light when young, part to full sun once established\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Philippines, New Guinea and nearby western Pacific islands\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant cream flowers, followed by small red fruit\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"75L","offer_id":59795266601246,"sku":"ND-0939-75L","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/ZB9fqE8cbeH6GrmrcfpTK_Bsr0PN28.jpg?v=1787311639","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/heterospathe-elata","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}