Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm

• Avenue Planting
• Feature Tree
• Street Tree

Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm 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.
• Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 15–25 metres

Mature Width: 3–5 metres

Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm frost tolerant?

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

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• 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)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Livistona australis produces long, pendulous sprays of creamy-white flowers from late spring into early summer. These delicate, lightly perfumed inflorescences hang beneath the canopy and add soft seasonal interest against the bold, fan-shaped fronds.

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

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered
• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Cream

Yes

Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm is Native to Eastern Australia, from southern New South Wales through coastal Queensland, commonly found along riverbanks, moist forests, and coastal headlands.

Its flower sprays attract bees, beetles and a range of small pollinating insects, while the dense canopy provides shelter and roosting sites for small birds. The black, fleshy fruit is eaten by native birds and wildlife, making this palm an important ecological food source in coastal and subtropical environments.

Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm 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. While tolerant of poorer coastal substrates, it may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained positions 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 development, robust frond growth and long-term resilience.

Is Livistona australis – Cabbage Tree Palm / Fan Palm Drought tolerant?

As a young palm it requires regular watering, but once established Livistona australis develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, coastal and dry conditions and maintains healthy fronds with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods.