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aka Pony Tail Palm

An unusual plant 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.

This is not a true palm. It actually belongs in the same family as Asparagus!

aka Jelly palm

Wine/Jelly Palm. Stunning dark green to silvery bluish grey graceful petioles, with a thick grey trunk. Perfect landscape palm. Prefer relatively dry / free draining soil and enjoys full sun for strong growth and good colour. A superior choice for coastal areas. Frost and wind tolerant.

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aka Sago Palm

Known as Japanese Sago Palm but not recommended for making a Sago pudding! Slow growing and evergreen this Cycad has dark green, spine tipped leaves with rolled back margins hence the name 'revoluta'. Plant in sun or part shade, protect from harsh frost, does well in a container - indoors or out.

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aka Scaly Zamia Cycad

A medium to large cycad that matures to form an erect trunk suited to subtropical and temperate climates. Prefers a shady spot in the garden. Great for adding a subtropical look to your garden or equally at home in a feature pot. Tolerates light frosts.

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aka Chatham Island Nikau

An elegant graceful form of the beloved Nikau palm. Long fan like rich green leaves extend upright from the shiny bulbous butt at the top of the smooth trunk. Small pale pink flowers from December to February. Must be planted in shade. Evergreen.

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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.

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aka Queen Palm

The Queen Palm is frost hardy, tolerant of windy sites, and fast growing. It thrives in coastal regions, withstanding salt-laden wind. The classic feather shaped frond falling from a magnificent crown makes this palm very attractive and sought after. Evergreen

Responds well to nitrogenous fertiliser.

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aka Mexican Fan Palm

Mexican Fan Palm with spiky stems. Very handsome landscape palm. The attractive fan leaves are bright green. Will grow in most conditions if given nourishment. Copes with stormy winds