Encyclopedia · Arecaceae · Livistona australis
Australian nativefeatureTreeCouncil listedLocally indigenous
Livistona australis
Cabbage Tree Palm
Livistona · Arecaceae
A tall native fan palm that creates an unmistakable vertical landmark. It suits wet gullies, large subtropical gardens and civic landscapes where fallen fronds can be managed.
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Classification
Genus
Livistona
Family
Arecaceae
Common name
Cabbage Tree Palm
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Livistona australis belongs to the Livistona 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
Moist, well-drained soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
15–25 m H × 3–5 m W
Landscape use
canopy palm
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Livistona australis taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 03Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney