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Mountain Palm - Schippia concolor
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Mountain Palm - Schippia concolor
One of the rarer fan palms available in the Australian market, Schippia concolor brings refined tropical character to prestige landscapes without the scale or maintenance demands of larger species. A single, clean trunk and sculptural fan foliage deliver architectural presence suited to the most considered planting schemes.
Why Mountain Palm
Rare Specimen Value: Schippia concolor is seldom seen in the trade, offering genuine point of difference on high-end properties.
Architectural Fan Foliage: Deeply palmate leaves provide strong visual structure in both formal and tropical-influenced design.
Compact, Controlled Form: A slow-growing habit and modest mature height of 3–5m suit spatially refined planting schemes.
Heat and Drought Tolerance: Performs reliably in warm Australian climates with minimal irrigation once established.
Low Maintenance Profile: Requires little intervention after establishment, reducing ongoing landscape management costs.
Ideal Applications
Focal Specimen Planting: Positioned as a singular feature within a curated tropical or contemporary landscape.
Understory Composition: Layers effectively beneath taller canopy palms or trees in multi-tiered planting schemes.
Poolside and Entertaining Precincts: The clean trunk and structured canopy suit resort-style residential projects.
Contained Planting: Suitable for large-format pots in courtyard, terrace, or balcony applications where scale must be managed.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils; tolerates limestone-based soils; avoid waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first 1–2 years to establish a deep root system, reducing frequency once the palm shows consistent new growth. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser twice yearly and mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
Plant Details
Height: 8–10m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Belize
Flower Colour: White
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
