Palms
Palms
Common name. Alexandra Palm
Botanical name. Archontophoenix alexandrae
Description. The Alexandra Palm grows in locations that are severely inundated during heavy rain events. Grows slowly to 25 m high.
Common name. Bangalow Palm
Botanical name. Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Description. The Bangalow Palm has flowers and fruit that are attractive to birds. Grows to 20m high and over.
Common name. Dwarf Dark Palm
Botanical name. Phoenix roebelenii
Description. The Dwarf Dark Palm has a minimum temperature requirement of 10–16 °C. Grows to 2m - 3m high.
Common name. Formosa Sugar Palm
Botanical name. Arenga engleri
Description. The Formosan Sugar Palm is the most cold tolerant of the genus. Grows to 2m - 3m high.
Common name. Foxtail Palm
Botanical name. Wodyetia bifurcata
Description. The Foxtail Palm produces large orange fruit and can grow a single, double or triple trunk. Grows to 10 m.
Common name. Golden Cane Palm
Botanical name. Dypsis lutescens
Description. The Golden Cane Palm is a plant that will transpire 1 litre of water every day. Grows to 6m - 12m.
Common name. Queensland Kauri Palm
Botanical name. Agathis robusta
Description. The Queenland Kauri Palm has smooth bark with leaves with a tough leathery texture. Grows to 30 - 50 m.
Common name. Parlour Palm
Botanical name. Chamaedorea elegans
Description. The Parlour Palm tolerates low levels of humidity and light but prefers medium to high humidity and bright indirect light. Grows to 2 - 3m high.
Common name. Raphis Palm
Botanical name. Rhapis excelsa
Description. The Rhapis Palm grows a fleshy white fruit when ripe. Grows to 4m high.
Common name. Sabal Palm
Botanical name. Sabal palmetto
Description. The Sabal Palm tolerates salt spray and cold. Has a good hurricane resistance. Grows to 20 - 28m high.
Common name. Screw Palm
Botanical name. Pandanus spiralis
Description.The Screw Palm bears a large, pineapple-like cluster of fruit that turn orange-red when ripe. Because of its sharp spherical leaves makes a common protective nest for wildlife. Grow to 10m high.
Common name. Silver Bismarck Palm
Botanical name. Bismarckia nobilis
Description. The Silver Bismarck Palm tolerates frost down to -6 degrees C and thrive with plenty of water and space. Grows to 12 - 25m high.
