Livistona nitida (Carnavon Gorge Palm, Carnarvon Gorge Cabbage Palm, Carnarvon Palm, Dawson River Fan-Palm.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Livistona |
| Species | nitida |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to eastern Queensland, Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9.4 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 40 °F |
| Height | 9 - 15 m |
| Spread | 4.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A moderate grower that can reach 9 - 15 m tall, and grows well in sun or light shade and prefers moist soil. |
| Landscape | Used for avenue planting or in groups with staggered heights. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Open eucalyptus forest, stream banks and on rocky escarpments. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green leaves, with drooping leaf tips, and is up to 4.5 m long, which forms an open crown. |
| Fruit Description | Spherical, glossy black fruit, which is about 2 cm wide. |
Photographs
Livistonia nitida, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Livistonia nitida, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.