Livstona Australis - 'Cabbage Palms'

An Australian native, Livstona Australis or Cabbage Palms are a small to medium growing palm to3 - 4 m. Found from Queenland to Victoria this is a rainforest palm tree with fan shaped foliage.

A hardy palm tree that is versatile i n its growing requirements coping well with part shade to full sun as well as coastal conditions. As with many rainforest palms Livstona Australis or Cabbage Palms can be grown indoors.

Great as a feature in the garden, near a pool, or planted in a low avenue suitable for street planting or landscape use.

Care

Full sun to part shade are about the only requirements for this hardy native tree. They grow well in containers and are used in commercial developments as indoor plants. The root system is extensive tso plant away from pipes, pools and buildings.

Available from the following wholesale growers

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CONWAY SPRINGS PALM NURSERY Self cleaning palms and other plants also propagated. From cuttings, rooted cuttings to the sun hardened stage in pots from 6" (150mm) to 10" (250mm) Cuban Royals, Foxtail Palms, Bismarkia, Carpentaria, Princess, Rednecks, Vechia, McAuthorite, Golden Cane, Travellers/Nth Sth, Triangle. www.nurseriesonline.com.au/conwaysprings

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PLANTMARK email ask@plantmark.com.au One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of quality plants. www.plantmark.com.au

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CHINA TRADING Co. Pty Ltd ph 02 6674 5698 Mob 0412888112 Advanced trees and palms from all over Australia delivered anywhere in Australia and Overseas. Salvaged Zamia Palms, Grass Trees, Queensland Bottle Trees & Livistona Palms www.chinatrading.com.au

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