Encyclopedia · Arecaceae · Howea forsteriana
TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Howea forsteriana
Howea · Arecaceae
Howea forsteriana, the Kentia palm, thatch palm or palm court palm, is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, Arecaceae, endemic to Lord Howe Island in Australia. It is also widely grown on Norfolk Island.
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Classification
Genus
Howea
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Howea forsteriana belongs to the Howea genus within the Arecaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Howea forsteriana.
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Further reading
- 01Howea forsteriana taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
