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Livistona decipiens
Weeping Cabbage Palm, Ribbon Fan Palm
Distribution & Habitat:
Livistona decipiens is endemic to the east coast of Queensland, Australia where it grows along the edges of forests, in the protection of gullies and in swamps close to the ocean.
Culture:
This palm prefers freely draining soil and handles full sun even when young. It is drought tolerant but will look better and grow faster if adequate water can be provided.
Description:
Livistona decipiens' beautifully weeping leaves growing from a single woody trunk give this palm an outstanding appearance. Mature palms grow to 15 metres tall with a trunk to 25 cm in diametre.
The leaf-crown is attractively rounded and consists of up to 60 leaves.
Climate Zones:
Although Livistona decipiens is from the sub-tropics it has successfully been grown in areas with temperatures as low as 4° C.
If you are looking for larger plants please let us know and we will quote you for the plants and freight.
= $8.50
140 mm pot
