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Silver Star Palm - Cryosophila warscewiczii
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Silver Star Palm - Cryosophila warscewiczii
The Silver Star Palm is one of the most visually distinctive palms available for prestige tropical landscapes. Its signature silver-backed fronds catch and reflect light in a way few specimens can match, delivering immediate drama at any scale.
Why Silver Star Palm
Distinctive Foliage: Fan-shaped fronds with a striking silver-white underside, bold, sculptural, and unmistakably refined.
Mature Height: Reaches 3–5m, providing strong vertical presence without overwhelming a space.
Climate Adaptability: Performs well across tropical and subtropical zones; tolerates periods of drought once established.
Low Maintenance Profile: Requires minimal intervention post-establishment, suited to high-end properties where upkeep must be discreet.
Container or In-Ground: Equally effective in large decorative vessels or planted directly into the landscape.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Poolside Planting: The reflective fronds complement water features and pool environments with architectural precision.
Tropical Courtyard Feature: Positioned as a centrepiece in paved or hardscaped courtyards for immediate structural impact.
High-End Residential Interiors: Performs in bright indoor environments, appropriate for lobbies, atriums, and curated indoor landscapes.
Resort and Hospitality Projects: A professional-grade choice for developers and designers pursuing a refined tropical aesthetic.
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 12–18 months to establish a strong root system, reducing frequency once the plant is established. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect the shallow roots.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Central America (Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua)
Flower Colour: White
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
