{"product_id":"hydriastele-microcarpa","title":"Hydriastele microcarpa","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\u003eHydriastele microcarpa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydriastele microcarpa\u003c\/em\u003e is a slender rainforest feather palm from New Guinea, grown by collectors and tropical landscapers for its very fine trunk, prominent crownshaft and small crown of neatly divided fronds. It is not a common nursery palm in Australia, so it tends to be specified where a designer wants something other than the usual golden cane or foxtail. Treat it as a warm-climate rainforest species: humidity, shelter and consistent moisture matter more to it than sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Hydriastele microcarpa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e: A notably slim ringed trunk carries a small crown, giving vertical height without visual bulk.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrownshaft\u003c\/strong\u003e: A clean, smooth crownshaft below the fronds provides a crisp architectural break.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rarely seen in Australian gardens, so it distinguishes a planting from standard palm choices.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstorey habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows naturally beneath canopy, so it accepts filtered light rather than demanding open sun.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrouping potential\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slim trunks look best planted in clusters, building a layered rainforest effect.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical collector gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e: A specimen palm for growers wanting something beyond the mainstream.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanopy underplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sits comfortably under established rainforest trees in filtered light.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered courtyards\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suits warm, humid, wind-protected internal spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrouped vertical accent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Planted in threes or fives for height in a confined footprint.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2.5m in a close grove\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet season in the tropics; late spring to summer in subtropical areas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich, moisture-retentive soil that drains freely. It is frost tender and wind sensitive, so restrict it to sheltered tropical and warm subtropical positions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water two to three times a week through the first year and do not allow the root zone to dry out. Mulch heavily with organic matter, provide overhead shade or shade cloth while young, and feed with a slow-release palm fertiliser in spring and midsummer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 15m in cultivation, taller in habitat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3m 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 to part shade; full sun only in humid tropical conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Guinea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream to pale green, borne below the crownshaft, followed by small red fruit\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795266699550,"sku":"ND-0970-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/P3Ah3A1M2sMVqh2hDaKxD_CGQDItB0.jpg?v=1787311622","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/hydriastele-microcarpa","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}