Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm
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Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm
is a Evergreen (foliage year round)
tree with a Mature Height of 3–6 metres (smaller in pots),
and a Mature Width of 2–3 metres.
They have a Slow Growth Rate and Medium Growth Rate,
with per annum growth of 10 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).
Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm can be used for Council or Civic Landscapes.
They tolerate Part Shade and Full Shade.
PLANT PROFILE
Howea forsteriana, commonly known as the Kentia Palm, is a graceful, slow-growing palm prized for its arching fronds, slender trunk, and classic tropical elegance. The deep green, feather-like leaves emerge in layers, creating a lush canopy that provides soft texture and movement. Mature plants typically reach 3–6 metres tall and 2–3 metres wide outdoors, or remain more compact in pots and indoor environments.
Native to Lord Howe Island, this hardy palm thrives in part shade to bright filtered light and in rich, well-drained soil. Howea forsteriana is renowned for its adaptability, tolerating low light, air conditioning, and indoor environments better than most palms. Outdoors, it performs beautifully in sheltered gardens, courtyards, and coastal areas. It’s drought tolerant once established and frost hardy in mild conditions.
They look excellent as statement palms in large pots, grouped for a lush tropical effect, or used as understorey plantings in shaded landscapes. With its refined structure and resilience, the Kentia Palm is one of the most enduring and versatile palms for both interior and exterior design.
Mature Height: 3–6 metres (smaller in pots)
Mature Width: 2–3 metres
10 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate)
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots..
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