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 Pony Tail Palm
An unusual 'Palm' with a fat swollen base that increases with age. This base is topped off with a mop of branched green foliage that curves backwards reminiscent of a pony tail. Can be grown outdoors but must be protected from all frost. Good drainage is also essential. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Beaucarnea Recurvata
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
aka Kentia Palm
Native to Lord Howe Island off eastern Australia this Palm needs a frost free, sheltered position if grown outdoors. Graceful feather like fronds and a smooth ringed trunk make this a striking specimen for tropical gardens. Looks best when planted in groups. NB Must have shade when young. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 9m x 3m
Kentia Palm
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$69.99
aka Kermadec Nikau
Also known as Norfolk Island Palm. A fast growing and very attractive growing palm that has gentle arching fronds from a solid trunk. Great to use in a sub-tropical garden or where a specimen tree will make a good focal point.
Uses Architectural, backyard,frontyard,Mediterranean, modern, native and tropical.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 10m x 6m
Rhopalostylis Baueri Var. Cheesemanii
Current Stock Height: 110/140 cm ?
Container: 4.7l ?
$129.99
aka NZ Nikau
Iconic native plant, the Nikau Palm is ideal for the tropical look in your garden. Long fan like rich green leaves extend upright from the shiny bulbous butt at the top of the smooth trunk. I suppose you could say the overall effect is that of a giant feather duster! Happiest in shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 1.5m
Rhopalostylis Sapida
Current Stock Height: 120/150 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$219.99
Rhopalostylis Sapida
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$39.99
Rhopalostylis Sapida
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$54.99
Rhopalostylis Sapida
Expected Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
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