Palm Tree Types and Common Names
Palm Trees used in Australian landscaping include a range of varieties suitable for most climates and palm trees are available for both for indoors and outdoors.
Varieties available for sale include both tall growing types and low growing understory varieties. Foliage differs greatly between species as does the colour of the fronds and even the trunks.
Palm Trees are widely used in landscaping, they give a ‘tropical look’ to the garden. Some varieties are also suiyed to low light conditions and are widely used indoors as well as in the garden.
Palms are either ‘palmate’ or ‘pinnate’ depending on leaf structure. Some palms require a tropical climate, others cope well in cooler areas, as far south as Tasmania.
We have detailed descriptions, photographs and growing notes for many popular varieties as well as where to buy them in our index (right)
Before buying a palm tree consider the following characteristics.
Self Cleaning Palms Trees.
These are varieties that will naturally drop their frond when they die, this eliminates the need to pruning, and the skirt of dead fronds is not an issue.
Armed or Unarmed
This simply tells us if the palm tree fronds have spikes or not. Especially important when planting near traffic areas,
Climate Conditions
Some palm trees require warmer climates than others and will not survive in colder climates.
Foliage and Trunks
Foliage differs both in shape and colour. Colours range from lighter green to deeper greens and through to blues. Foliage form also varies.
Trunks or stems also vary, many are grey, some are red and some have distinctive crown shafts.
Best Palm Trees
Popular palm tree varieties available in Australia include Cuban Royals, Foxtail Palms, Bismarkia, Carpentaria, Princess, Rednecks, Vechia, McAuthorite, Golden Cane, Travellers/Nth Sth, Triangle Palms.
PALM TREES A- Z With COMMON NAMES
- Acrocomia aculeata:: Spiny royal, Macaw palm
- Archontophoenix alexandrae :: Alexandra Palm
- Archontophoenix cunninghamiana :: Bangalow Palm
- Areca triandra :: Triandra Palm
- Arenga tremula :: Dwarf Sugar Palm
- Bismarckia nobilis :: Bismarck Palm, Bismarckia Palm
- Brahea dulcis:: Rock palm, Sombrero palm
- Butia capitata:: Jelly palm, Wine palm
- Carpentaria acuminata :: Carpie, Carpentaria Palm
- Caryota mitis :: Clustering Fishtail Palm
- Chamaedorea metallica :: Metallic Palm
- Chamaedorea seifrizii :: Florida Bamboo Palm
- Clinostigma savoryanum :: Pacific beauty palm
- Cocos nucifera :: Coconut palm
- Copernicia cowellii :: Cabbage palm
- Cryosophila warscewiczii :: Rootspine Palm
- Cycas revoluta :: Sago palm
- Cyrtostachys lakka :: Red Sealing Wax Palm, Lipstick Palm
- Cyrtostachys renda :: Lipstick palm, Sealing wax palm
- Dypsis baronii :: White Crownshaft Palm
- Dypsis decary :: Triangle Palm
- Dypsis gracilis :: Pink Crown Palm
- Dypsis leptocheilos :: Teddy Bear Palm, Red Neck
- Dypsis lutescens :: Golden Cane Palm, Areca.
- Dypsis pinnatifrons ‘pink crown’
- Howea forsteriana :: Kentia Palm, Sentry Palm
- Hyophorbe lagenicaulis :: Bottle Palm
- Laccospadix australasica :: Atherton Palm
- Latania loddigesii :: Blue Latan Palm
- Licuala grandis :: Ruffled Fan Palm
- Licuala ramsayi :: Australian Fan Palm
- Normanbya normanbyi :: Queensland Black palm
- Phoenix canariensi :: Canary Island Date Palm
- Phoenix roebelenii :: Dwarf Date Palm, Pygmy Date Palm
- Pritchardia pacifica :: Fiji Fan Palm
- Ptychosperma elegans :: Solitaire Palm
- Ptychosperma macarthuri :: Macarthur Palm
- Ravenea rivularis :: Majestic Palm
- Rhapis excelsa :: Lady Palm
- Roystonea oleracea :: South American, Venezuelan Royal Palm
- Roystonea regia :: Cuban Royal Palm
- Sabal minor :: Dwarf Palmetto
- Syagrus romanzoffiana :: Queen Palm or Cocos Palm
- Thrinax parviflora :: Mountain Thatch Palm
- Veitchia merrillii :: Manila palm or Christmas Palm
- Wodyetia bifurcata :: Foxtail Palm
- Zamia furfuracea :: Cardboard Palm
- Zombia antillarum :: Zombie palm
Palm Trees are available for sale from the following participating nurseries
685 Mickleham Rd, GreenVale,Vic 3059
Grass trees, palms, ferns, bromeliads, cycads, cordylines, yucca, bannanas, birds of paradise, succulents, dracaenas, ponytails, for all gardens sizes from small to large landscaped gardens. Advanced Date Palms available.
www.palmnursery.com.au/index.htm
email ask@plantmark.com.au
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au
Phone: 0411 435 314
Online Retailer of Landscaping Plants, large quantities of small pot sizes up to advanced sizes & plant Sourcing.
SYDNEY | NORTHERN NSW | GOLD COAST | BRISBANE | MELBOURNE | ADELAIDE
www.egardens.com.au
Palm Tree Seeds
The cheapest way to grow palm trees is from palm tree seed. A variety of species have seed readily available, some are easy to germinate and grow on, others are more difficult.
It is important to not that viability of palm tree seeds will vary greatly between species. Some need to be very fresh, others hold viability for longer once harvested. Seeds need to properly stored and packed for posting.
Look for experienced seed collectors for the best results.
Seeds are a way of growing many plants as cheaply as possible. As most palm trees are not hybrids they come true from seeds. Many sellers recommend using a smoke germinator to improve germination rates. Consult with the seller before purchasing.
Available for sale from specialist Palm tree seed collectors it is important to ensure that seeds are fresh and have been properly cleaned.
A wide range of palm tree seeds including Kentia and Bangalow Palms can be ordered online. Seed germination techniques for palm trees include simple seed beds and bag techniques.
ANGUSPROSEED: SEEDS – PALMS, PALMS ALIKE , EAST COAST AUSTRALIA Seed Collecting By : Angus Schofield Email.angusproseed@gmail.com PH +61 412147557 Specializing Kentias, Atrovirens, Bangalow, Lomandras, Burawang, Unusual Trees, Natives Sth Coast NSW.