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Rigid Fan Palm - Livistona rigida
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Rigid Fan Palm - Livistona rigida
One of Australia's most architecturally compelling native palms, Livistona rigida delivers bold sculptural form with exceptional drought and heat tolerance. Advanced specimens make an immediate statement in arid, tropical, and contemporary landscape schemes alike.
Why Rigid Fan Palm
Architectural Foliage: Large, rigid fan-shaped fronds provide strong structural presence and year-round visual impact.
Extreme Climate Tolerance: Highly adapted to heat, drought, and poor soils; thrives where lesser species fail.
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal intervention once established, with no supplemental fertilising necessary in most conditions.
Australian Native: Indigenous to the arid inland, bringing a rare and distinctly Australian character to any project.
Ecological Value: Provides shelter and habitat for native fauna, supporting biodiversity objectives in sensitive or environmentally considered designs.
Ideal Applications
Feature Specimen: Positioned as a singular focal point in contemporary, arid, or tropical landscape compositions.
Water-Wise Planting Schemes: A natural fit for low-irrigation designs on large residential or commercial properties.
Courtyard and Entry Planting: Advanced stock in oversized containers creates immediate sculptural impact at arrival sequences and formal entries.
Coastal and Exposed Sites: Tolerates wind, sandy soils, and harsh conditions, making it well suited to coastal and semi-arid projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor, dry soils and rocky ground; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first 12–24 months to establish a deep root system, then reduce to occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Avoid overwatering or poorly drained conditions, which can cause root rot.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Northern Australia (Queensland and Northern Territory)
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
