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Redneck Palm - Dypsis lastelliana
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Redneck Palm - Dypsis lastelliana
Few palms command attention like the Redneck Palm. Its distinctive deep-red crownshaft rises above a clean, elegant trunk, a specimen that reads as architectural as it does tropical. In advanced sizes, it delivers immediate presence with none of the wait.
Why Redneck Palm
Distinctive Crownshaft: A deep crimson-red crownshaft provides striking year-round colour contrast against the rich green canopy above.
Self-Cleaning Habit: Old fronds shed naturally, eliminating ongoing maintenance and keeping the trunk profile clean and refined.
Strong Vertical Form: Grows into a tall, slender silhouette well-suited to modern and tropical design schemes.
Climate Performance: Excels in humid, frost-free coastal and tropical climates across northern and eastern Australia.
Advanced Stock Availability: Supplied at specimen size for immediate visual impact on prestige properties and commercial projects.
Ideal Applications
Focal Specimen: Positioned as a standalone feature, the red crownshaft draws the eye and anchors a landscape composition.
Resort and Hospitality Landscaping: Delivers the lush, curated tropical aesthetic demanded by high-end hospitality and resort projects.
Poolside Planting: The self-cleaning habit makes it a low-maintenance choice for pool surrounds where debris management is critical.
Courtyard and Terrace Containers: Performs well in large-format planters for rooftop terraces, podium landscapes, and private courtyards.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, reducing frequency once the palm shows vigorous new growth. Apply a slow-release palm fertiliser twice yearly and mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Madagascar
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
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
