Livistona australis

• Feature Tree
• Street Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Livistona australis works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Livistona australis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 15m - 25m Approximately (trunk height, slow-growing)

Mature Width: 2 – 4 meters

Livistona australis is expected to grow Approx 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Livistona australis is expected to grow Approx 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Livistona australis frost tolerant?

Livistona australis is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Livistona australis produces long, pendulous sprays of creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer. These airy, lightly scented inflorescences emerge beneath the canopy and create a soft seasonal display that contrasts beautifully with the bold, fan-shaped fronds.

Does Livistona australis flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered
• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Cream

Yes

Livistona australis is Native to Native to eastern Australia, from Queensland to Victoria, where it grows naturally along rivers, swamps, and moist forests.

Its flowers attract bees, beetles and a variety of small pollinating insects, while the canopy provides excellent roosting and shelter for small birds. The fruit that follows is eaten by birds and native wildlife, making it an important food source in coastal and subtropical ecosystems.

Livistona australis will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Livistona australis performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It tolerates poorer coastal soils but may struggle in heavy clay or very wet ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the palm matures to support strong root health, robust frond development and long-term resilience.

Is Livistona australis Drought tolerant?

As a young palm it requires regular watering, but once established Livistona australis develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs well in warm, coastal and dry conditions, though it benefits from deep, occasional watering during prolonged dry spells to maintain lush fronds and steady growth.