Palms - Just Arrived
The palms that grow in our New Zealand climate are those rare species that can tolerate colder climates. The Cotton palm, Jelly palm, Date palm and Fan palm are all able to manage not only the cooler climes but can also handle the stormy coastal winds and even light frosts.
Palm leaves can be long and divided, like giant fern leaves – called ‘feather palms, or they can be rounded and fan shaped – called ‘fan palms’. Palms are exceptional specimens to use in the landscape design when desiring to create a ‘tropical’ feeling in the garden – that relaxed and ‘beachy’ look that gives the illusion that you are living on a desert island. Sit on a lounger under the palm and call for a Pina Colada!
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And then there are the Cycads. These prehistoric plants are thought to have been a delicacy of the Dinosaurs! Imagine a creature eating a Cycad. Sounds like sacrilege. But these wonderful, ancient and slow growing gymnosperms are well worth including in the landscape design or in containers if you are a patient sort.
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aka King Palm, Feather Palm
A tall, attractive palm with silver undertones from the tropics of Queensland that will grow very well in NZ warmer climates. Prefers to be grown outside but while they are young can be grown indoors or in a covered patio/deck. Protect from harsh winds and look great if group planted.
Water well in Summer. Has a low tolerance to coastal wind, dryness and frosts.
Mature Size (HxW): 15m x 5m
Archontophoenix Alexandrae
Current Stock Height: 110/140 cm ?
Container: 5.5l ?
$89.99
aka Dwarf Date Palm
This delightful little palm is a favourite landscape item and is widely grown. It prefers a warm frost-free environment away from strong winds. It will tolerate full sun but it will do better with a little shade. Likes good drainage. Slow growing, looks great in a subtropical garden. Evergreen.
Displays perfectly in combination with other palms.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 200-300cm
Phoenix Roebelenii
Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?
Container: 10l ?
$149.99
Phoenix Roebelenii
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$54.99
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