Carnarvon Fan Palm 200G

Carnarvon Fan Palm – Livistona nitida (200 Gallon Pot) available in Jupiter, FL.

Elegant, durable, and highly wind-tolerant, the Carnarvon Fan Palm (Livistona nitida) brings refined tropical beauty to South Florida landscapes. Grown in a substantial 200-gallon pot, this stunning specimen palm is ready to make an instant impact in driveways, poolscapes, courtyards, or estate gardens.

Native to Queensland, Australia, this palm thrives in warm, humid environments and has proven to be a top performer in South Florida’s coastal and inland settings. With its smooth, self-cleaning trunk and finely divided, glossy green fan-shaped fronds, the Carnarvon Fan Palm offers an elegant silhouette with excellent resilience to hurricanes, salt spray, and drought.

Part of the Arecaceae family and the Monocotyledonae class, this palm grows in a tidy, upright form and is particularly well-suited to landscapes seeking structure, low maintenance, and high visual appeal.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Livistona nitida

• Common Name: Carnarvon Fan Palm

• Family: Arecaceae

• Class: Monocotyledonae

• Pot Size: 200 Gallon

• Mature Height: 40–60 feet

• Spread: 8–12 feet

• USDA Zones: 9b–11

• Leaf Type: Costapalmate (fan-shaped), glossy and finely split

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Sunlight Needs:

Performs best in full sun. The Carnarvon Fan Palm can tolerate partial shade when young but develops its best structure and leaf density in bright, open locations.

Watering Requirements:

Moderate water needs. Water deeply and regularly during the establishment phase (first 12 months). Once mature, the palm is highly drought-tolerant, requiring only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

Soil Preferences:

Thrives in well-drained, sandy or loamy soils—perfect for South Florida’s natural conditions. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged soils.

Fertilization:

Apply a palm-specialized fertilizer 3–4 times per year, particularly formulas with magnesium and manganese to prevent common palm deficiencies. Feed during the growing season (spring through early fall).

Pest & Disease Tips:

Highly resistant to pests and disease. Monitor occasionally for scale or nutritional deficiencies. Good airflow, clean pruning, and proper spacing help prevent fungal issues.

Maintenance & Pruning:

Very low-maintenance. The Carnarvon Fan Palm has a self-cleaning trunk that sheds old fronds naturally. Avoid pruning green fronds as they support overall plant health.

Why It Works in South Florida:

• Exceptionally wind and salt-tolerant, ideal for coastal or hurricane-prone zones

• Elegant, vertical form perfect for formal or tropical landscapes

• Handles both wet and dry periods well once established

• Stands out as a specimen or avenue palm for upscale residential or commercial design

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