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Ivory Cane Palm - Pinanga kuhlii
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Ivory Cane Palm - Pinanga kuhlii
The Ivory Cane Palm brings rare botanical distinction to shaded tropical and subtropical landscapes. Its multi-stemmed form, pale ivory canes, and deep green fronds deliver a refined, layered presence that few palms can match at this scale.
Why Ivory Cane Palm
Distinctive Ivory Canes: Smooth, pale stems provide year-round structural interest and a visual signature unlike any common palm species.
Shade Performance: One of few palms that genuinely thrives in low-light and sheltered conditions, making it highly versatile on complex sites.
Clumping Habit: Multi-stemmed growth builds density and volume without aggressive spread, ideal for controlled planting schemes.
Tropical and Subtropical Adaptability: Well suited to humid coastal and hinterland climates across Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.
Advanced Stock Available: Supplied at specimen size for immediate visual weight and presence on the project from day one.
Ideal Applications
Shaded Courtyards and Atriums: Delivers lush tropical form in enclosed or covered spaces where other species struggle.
Resort and Hospitality Landscapes: Suits Balinese-influenced and tropical design schemes requiring refined, layered planting.
Understorey Planting: Performs exceptionally beneath canopy trees as part of a structured, multi-layered landscape composition.
Screening and Boundary Definition: Clumping growth creates soft, living enclosure without hard infrastructure.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Spring to summer
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil; intolerant of waterlogging and drought
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first 12 months to establish a deep root system, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots from temperature fluctuations.
Plant Details
Height: 3–8m
Width: 2–4m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Partial shade
Native to: Southeast Asia (Java, Borneo, Sumatra, Malay Peninsula)
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
