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King Palm - Archontophoenix purpurea
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
King Palm - Archontophoenix purpurea
Few palms command a landscape with the authority of Archontophoenix purpurea. Its distinctive purple crown shaft, sweeping feathery fronds, and strong vertical form deliver a prestige tropical aesthetic that reads immediately at scale, whether lining a driveway or anchoring a resort-style pool terrace.
Why King Palm
Distinctive Crown Shaft: The deep purple-tinged crown shaft is a hallmark feature, setting this species apart from common palm plantings.
Rapid Vertical Presence: Achieves impressive height quickly, making it one of the most effective palms for delivering immediate vertical impact in advanced stock form.
Self-Cleaning Habit: Old fronds shed cleanly without intervention, reducing ongoing maintenance requirements on commercial and residential projects alike.
Coastal and Tropical Resilience: Performs reliably in heat, humidity, and exposed coastal conditions, suited to the demanding environments of Queensland and northern NSW.
Refined Tropical Aesthetic: The long, arching fronds deliver a composed, resort-grade look that integrates seamlessly into high-end landscape schemes.
Ideal Applications
Driveway and Entrance Avenues: Planted in matched rows, King Palms create a formal, high-impact arrival sequence befitting prestige residential and commercial properties.
Poolside and Entertaining Terraces: Provides dappled canopy and strong tropical character in outdoor living spaces where visual quality matters.
Specimen Feature Planting: A single advanced specimen placed as a focal point delivers immediate architectural presence in open lawn or courtyard settings.
Tropical Canopy Layering: Pairs effectively with mid-storey tropicals and groundcover planting in layered landscape compositions.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, moist, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, keeping the soil consistently moist but not saturated. Apply a layer of mulch around the base and fertilise with a slow-release palm fertiliser every 3–4 months during the growing season.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Queensland, Australia (Mount Lewis area)
Flower Colour: Purple to lilac
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
