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Kentia Palm - Howea forsteriana
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Kentia Palm Howea forsteriana
Few palms command a space with the effortless elegance of the Kentia. A staple of prestige interiors and refined outdoor landscapes alike, advanced specimens deliver immediate architectural presence, arching canopies, clean lines, and a timeless tropical character that no other palm replicates.
Why Kentia Palm
Architectural Form: Slender, upright trunks with gracefully arching fronds that bring vertical definition to any space.
Exceptional Adaptability: Performs in full sun to deep shade, one of the few palms equally at home indoors, undercover, or in open landscape settings.
Low Maintenance: Once established, demands little. No aggressive root systems, no constant pruning, no fuss.
Proven Longevity: A long-lived specimen that holds its form and value across decades, a genuine landscape investment.
Climate Resilience: Tolerates coastal exposure, humidity, and mild frost, well-suited to a broad range of Australian conditions.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Interiors: Atria, lobbies, and high-ceiling residential spaces where scale and sophistication are non-negotiable.
Courtyard Landscapes: Shaded or semi-shaded courtyards where a refined canopy layer is required without aggressive ground spread.
Resort and Hospitality Projects: Pool surrounds, terraces, and feature planting zones demanding a polished, enduring aesthetic.
Statement Entrances: Paired or avenue-planted at entry points to establish immediate character and hierarchy on arrival.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first two years to establish a deep root system, keeping soil consistently moist but not saturated. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser in spring and summer to support healthy frond development.
Plant Details
Height: 10–12m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Lord Howe Island, Australia
Flower Colour: Cream
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
