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Pamba Palm - Dypsis pembana
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Pamba Palm - Dypsis pembana
A rare feather palm of genuine distinction, Dypsis pembana delivers sweeping, arching fronds and a clean ringed trunk that reads with immediate presence in any tropical or subtropical landscape. Advanced specimens establish quickly and command attention from day one.
Why Pamba Palm
Architectural Fronds: Long, feathery pinnate fronds create a soft, layered canopy with natural movement and year-round density.
Strong Vertical Presence: A clean, ringed trunk and upright growth habit make this an effective statement specimen in formal and resort-style compositions.
Adaptable Performer: Tolerates full sun through to part shade; suits a broad range of tropical and subtropical site conditions.
Rare Appeal: Seldom seen outside specialist collections, lending exclusivity to prestige properties and high-end landscape projects.
Low Intervention: Once established, requires minimal maintenance to sustain its form and vigour.
Ideal Applications
Specimen Focal Point: Positioned as a standalone feature within a curated tropical or coastal landscape composition.
Formal Entry Framing: Planted in pairs or rows to define arrival sequences on prestige residential or commercial properties.
Canopy Layering: Used as a mid-storey element beneath taller species or above dense groundcover planting.
Poolside and Terrace Planting: Delivers resort-quality atmosphere in outdoor entertaining and aquatic environments.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soils; moderate moisture retention preferred
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first 12–18 months to establish a deep root system, reducing frequency once the palm shows consistent new growth. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser every 3–4 months to support establishment in tropical and subtropical conditions.
Plant Details
Height: 10–15m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Pemba Island, Tanzania
Flower Colour: Cream
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
