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Ramsay's Fan Palm - Licuala ramsayi
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Ramsays Fan Palm Licuala ramsayi
Australia's only native fan palm, Licuala ramsayi delivers sculptural drama that few species can match. The broad, pleated fronds, some reaching a full metre across, command attention in any landscape, conveying a sense of lush, considered planting that takes years to achieve. Advanced specimens arrive ready to make that statement immediately.
Why Ramsays Fan Palm
Foliage: Distinctive circular, pleated fronds up to 1m in diameter, among the most architecturally striking of any Australian native palm.
Scale & Presence: Slow-growing in the ground, advanced stock delivers mature height and canopy spread without the decade-long wait.
Origin: Endemic to the rainforests of tropical Queensland, a rare native specimen with genuine provenance and prestige.
Adaptability: Performs in humid tropical and subtropical climates; suited to sheltered, shaded or semi-shaded positions in high-rainfall zones.
Longevity: A generational planting, established specimens are enduring landscape assets that appreciate in stature and value over time.
Ideal Applications
Tropical Resort Landscaping: Anchors poolside and entrance planting schemes with bold, exotic character.
Rainforest Garden Design: The defining canopy or mid-storey specimen in curated tropical planting compositions.
Prestige Residential Properties: Delivers immediate maturity and distinction to high-end homes in tropical and subtropical zones.
Commercial & Hospitality Projects: A signature species for luxury hotels, resorts, and mixed-use developments seeking authentic tropical character.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained to moderately moist soils; tolerates periods of inundation; performs best in tropical and subtropical climates
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 1–2 years to establish a strong root system, particularly during dry periods. Mulch heavily around the base to retain moisture and protect the shallow roots from heat stress.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: North Queensland, Australia
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
