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Hooker's Red Palm - Chambeyronia macrocarpa 'Hookerii'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Hooker's Red Palm, Chambeyronia macrocarpa 'Hookerii'
Few palms command attention like the Hooker's Red Palm. Each new frond emerges in a deep, vivid crimson before maturing to rich glossy green, a recurring spectacle that makes this one of the most visually distinctive palms available in the Australian market. At advanced sizes, it delivers immediate presence with a refined, tropical character suited to prestige landscapes.
Why Hooker's Red Palm
Chromatic Drama: New fronds flush deep red on emergence, creating a year-round cycle of striking colour contrast against mature green foliage.
Refined Form: Develops a slender, upright trunk with softly arching fronds, elegant rather than overwhelming, suitable for considered planting schemes.
Shade Tolerance: Performs well in dappled light and sheltered positions, expanding placement options on complex sites.
Collector-Grade Rarity: Genuine scarcity in advanced stock makes this a standout acquisition for high-specification projects.
Low Ongoing Maintenance: Once established, requires minimal intervention, appropriate for professionally designed landscapes where long-term upkeep must be considered.
Ideal Applications
Signature Focal Point: Positioned as a standalone specimen, the red new growth ensures consistent visual interest across all seasons.
Resort and Hospitality Landscapes: The tropical character and refined silhouette suit high-end hotel, spa, and retreat environments.
Poolside Planting: Adds structured elegance to aquatic settings without the debris or root issues of larger canopy species.
Sheltered Atrium or Covered Terrace: Tolerates lower light conditions, making it viable for architecturally shaded outdoor rooms and large interior volumes.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months to establish a strong root system, keeping the root zone consistently moist but not saturated. 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: 8–12m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: New Caledonia
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
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
