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Money Tree - Pachira glabra
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Money Tree, Pachira glabra
The Pachira glabra is a striking architectural specimen that commands attention in both interior and exterior settings. With its distinctive braided trunk and bold, palmate foliage, it delivers immediate visual presence without the wait.
Why Money Tree
Architectural Form: Braided or sculptural trunk structure provides year-round visual interest as both a focal point and statement piece.
Adaptability: Performs confidently in sheltered outdoor landscapes and high-end interior environments including lobbies, atriums, and covered terraces.
Bold Foliage: Large, glossy palmate leaves create a lush, tropical canopy effect with minimal maintenance overhead.
Advanced Stock: Supplied as mature, well-established specimens ready for immediate placement and impact.
Longevity: A resilient, long-lived species that retains its presence and value within the landscape over time.
Ideal Applications
Feature Planting: Positioned as a standalone specimen in prestige residential or commercial landscapes for immediate focal impact.
Interior Landscapes: Suited to large-scale interior installations including corporate atria, hotel lobbies, and architecturally significant indoor spaces.
Covered Outdoor Spaces: Performs well beneath pergolas, within covered entertaining areas, and on protected terraces.
Container Planting: Adapts exceptionally well to large-format containers, offering flexibility in curated landscape compositions.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy loam; tolerates occasional moisture but dislikes prolonged waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 6–12 months to establish a strong root system, then reduce to moderate watering once established. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 5–18m
Width: 4–8m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Central and South America
Flower Colour: Cream to pale yellow with pink-tipped stamens
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
