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Oliviform Palm - Kentiopsis oliviformis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Oliviform Palm, Kentiopsis oliviformis
One of the more distinguished palms available in advanced stock, the Oliviform Palm delivers height, architectural elegance, and a distinctly refined tropical character. Its smooth, ringed trunk and sweeping feathery fronds command attention in any prestige landscape, without the years of waiting typically associated with rare specimen palms.
Why Oliviform Palm
Architectural Form: A tall, clean-trunked palm with pronounced ring markings that develop into a sculptural feature over time.
Refined Canopy: Long, arching pinnate fronds cast a graceful, tropical silhouette suited to high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
Rare Specimen Appeal: Kentiopsis oliviformis remains uncommon in the Australian market, adding genuine exclusivity to any project.
Climate Adaptability: Performs well across warm temperate to tropical zones; tolerates full sun and humidity with ease.
Low Ongoing Maintenance: Once established in appropriate conditions, requires minimal intervention, a practical asset in large-scale professional installations.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Residential Feature: Positioned as a centrepiece specimen in a formal or tropical-style property.
Avenue or Driveway Planting: Planted in matched pairs or rows to deliver immediate symmetry and grandeur at scale.
Resort and Hospitality Landscapes: Integral to high-end poolside, hotel, and leisure developments requiring instant tropical character.
Architectural Screening: Grouped plantings provide an elegant vertical screen that reads as considered design, not utility.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture retention; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months until established, keeping the root zone consistently moist but not saturated. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect the developing root system.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: New Caledonia
Flower Colour: Cream
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
