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Livistona nitida
Also Known As
- Carnarvon Palm
Plant type
palm / cycad
size
- H: 30'-40'
- W: 8'-15'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Livistona nitida plant details
Livistona nitida is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Livistona nitida
- Plant type: palm / cycad
- Plant family: arecaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Uses: tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Livistona nitida
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8b-11. Native to SE Queensland, Australia. It has a solitary trunk up to 100 feet with a diameter of around 12". The leaf bases leave ringed scars and the leaves are thin and weeping. To see a photo of a mature Livistona nitida go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Livistona/nitida.html
By: Tejas Tropicals
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How to Grow Livistona nitida
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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