Livistona Species, Australian Cabbage Palm, Cabbage Tree Palm, Gippsland Palm
Livistonaaustralis

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Livistona (liv-iss-TOH-nuh)
Species: australis (aw-STRAL-iss)

Synonym:Corypha australis

Category

Palms

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored