This solitary palm has a greyish smooth trunk with a rounded crown of fronds, often with a skirt of dead fronds underneath. The glossy green fronds are divided into narrow pendant segments and the small creamy flowers appear in a cluster during spring.  

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Livistona australis is naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast from Queensland to eastern Victoria in the south normally associated with streams or at the head of estuaries. It prefers a deep moist well drained sandy soil in a semi shaded to sunny open position and requires wind, drought and frost protection.

The Cabbage-tree Palm is grown for its stately habit and is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen or in group plantings. It is also used in gardens for a tropical effect and can be used for street or avenue plantings. It establishes in 4 to 8 years and is long lived. This palm is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and is planted in temperate and tropical rainforest settings. The apical bud is nutritious and may be eaten. ID 424 

Note:
When young it is grown as a container plant but is susceptible to Red Spider Mite and has limited used as an indoor plant as it requires ample light.

Livistona (li-vi-STON-a) australis (ow-STRAH-lis)

“Livistona” commemorates Patrick Murray, Baron of Livingston (Scotland), who founded the Edinburgh Botanical gardens in the seventeenth century; “australis”, Latin for “southern”, referring to its origins in the southern hemisphere.

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)	
(Palmae)
Palm Family