| Botanical name | Livistona australis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | May June July The flowers are hermaphrodite and are pollinated by insects, it is yellow to cream in Winter. |
| Common name(s) | Cabbage-tree Palm |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This tree has glossy, green fan-shaped fronds. |
| Uses in landscape design | This palm make a fine street tree or specimen plant for gardens. It can be planted in deep pots in an intermediate greenhouse or conservatory, in cooler areas. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Planting instructions | Plant this palm in a shady spot, when young. |
| Fruit | The fruit is dull, purple-black and globular. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Fertile |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Wildlife attractions | insects |
| Interesting info | One of the most common Livistonas and the easiest to grow. Tolerates windy conditions |
Livistona australis (Cabbage-tree Palm)
- Botanical name: Livistona australis
- Common name(s): Cabbage-tree Palm
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Livistona australis has glossy, green fan-shaped fronds and a ringed gray to grayish brown trunk. The flowers are hermaphrodite and are pollinated by insects, it is yellow to cream in Winter. The fruit is dull, purple-black and globular.
Family: –
Synonym: Corypha australis
Botanical Pronunciation: Liv-ist-toh-nuh os-tray-liss
Livistona australis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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May June July The flowers are hermaphrodite and are pollinated by insects, it is yellow to cream in Winter. 
This tree has glossy, green fan-shaped fronds.
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