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Livistona nitida
Carnavon Gorge Palm, Carnarvon Gorge Cabbage Palm, Carnarvon Palm, Dawson River Fan-Palm.
Origin: Native to eastern Queensland, Australia.
| Family |
| Arecaceae |
| Genus |
| Livistona |
| Species |
| nitida |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8b - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -9.4 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 15 - 40 °F |
| Height |
| 9 - 15 m |
| Spread |
| 4.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| 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. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
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