Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm

Size: 30cm
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Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm is a Evergreen (foliage year round)
tree with a Mature Height of 15–25 metres, and a Mature Width of 3–5 metres.
They have a Medium Growth Rate,
with per annum growth of 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).
Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm can be used for Avenue Planting, Feature Tree, and Street Tree.
They tolerate Full Sun and Part Shade.

PLANT PROFILE

Livistona australis, commonly known as the Cabbage Tree Palm or Fan Palm, is a tall, slender palm with a crown of large, fan-shaped fronds. The trunk is smooth and grey, ringed with old leaf scars, and topped with a symmetrical canopy of deep green, segmented leaves that can span up to 2 metres wide. In summer, mature trees produce long sprays of small cream-white flowers, followed by black, round fruits that attract birds. This palm typically grows 15–25 metres tall with a spread of 3–5 metres, forming a striking vertical feature.

This species is moderately fast-growing in warm climates and adapts to a range of soils, including sandy and coastal conditions. It is evergreen, hardy, and tolerant of salt-laden winds, making it especially suited for coastal landscapes. Livistona australis prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade when young. It is low-maintenance once established, with minimal pruning required beyond the removal of old fronds.

They look excellent when planted as avenue palms, used as vertical accents in large gardens, or grown as shade and feature palms in civic and coastal landscapes. Their strong architectural form also makes them popular in public spaces, resorts, and poolside plantings.

Mature Height: 15–25 metres

Mature Width: 3–5 metres

30 – 60 cm per year (moderate)

  • Medium Growth Rate

Feature Planting: Space 4 – 6 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 5 – 7 m apart

  1. Select a sunny to partly shaded site with well-drained soil.
  2. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and slightly shallower.
  3. Backfill with enriched soil and water deeply after planting.
  4. Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture.
  5. Stake young palms in exposed sites until well established.

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)

Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established..

Does Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm flower?

  • Summer
  • Clustered
  • Pollinator-attracting

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Q: How tall does the Fan Palm grow?
A: Mature specimens typically reach 15–25 metres tall.

Q: Is it suitable for coastal planting?
A: Yes, it is highly tolerant of salt-laden winds and sandy soils.

Q: Does it require much pruning?
A: Minimal maintenance is needed beyond removing old fronds.

Q: Can it be grown in cooler areas?
A: Yes, it tolerates light frosts once established but prefers warmer climates.

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