Livistona australis - Australian Cabbage palm tree

Latin plant name Livistona australis Common plant name Australian Cabbage palm tree Plant type Tree Size (meters) < 25 m Distinguishing features The Cabbage-tree Palm grows best in moist, organically-rich soils, and thrives in both sheltered and well-lit situations. It is a tall, slender palm growing up to about 25 m in height and 0.35 m diameter. It is crowned with dark, glossy green leaves on petioles 2 m long. It has leaves plaited like a fan; the cabbage of these is small but sweet. In summer it bears flower spikes with sprigs of cream-white flowers. Reproduction is by fruit. At first the fruit is red and later turn black when it is ready to be peeled and planted.