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Lipstick Palm - Cyrtostachys renda
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Lipstick Palm - Cyrtostachys renda
Few palms command attention like Cyrtostachys renda. The vivid scarlet crown shafts are unmistakable, a signature of high-end tropical landscapes across Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Advanced specimens deliver immediate, resort-calibre presence from the moment of installation.
Why Lipstick Palm
Signature Colouration: Brilliant lipstick-red crown shafts and petioles provide year-round colour without reliance on flowering or seasonal change.
Architectural Form: Slender, upright clustering habit with graceful pinnate fronds; refined without being imposing.
Tropical Climate Performance: Bred for heat and humidity; thrives in tropical and warm subtropical conditions across coastal Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Specimen Impact: Advanced stock specimens establish quickly and deliver immediate visual weight in high-profile settings.
Moisture Tolerance: Well-suited to sites with consistent moisture, including riparian edges and water-adjacent landscapes.
Ideal Applications
Luxury Resort and Hospitality Landscapes: A benchmark species for five-star tropical planting schemes.
High-End Residential Entries: Planted in clusters or as a formal avenue, it establishes immediate prestige at arrival points.
Poolside and Water Feature Settings: Thrives in the humidity and reflected heat typical of aquatic environments.
Contained Specimen Planting: Performs exceptionally in large-format decorative planters for curated outdoor rooms and terraces.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer (after any risk of cool weather)
Soil & Drainage: Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil; tolerates boggy or waterlogged conditions; requires consistent moisture
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly during establishment to maintain consistently moist soil, as Lipstick Palms are sensitive to drought stress. Apply a thick organic mulch around the root zone and fertilise with a slow-release palm fertiliser to encourage healthy growth.
Plant Details
Height: 9–15m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
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
