RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA - NIKAU

New Zealand's only native palm and a distinctive and solid feature for any NZ garden. Nikau are tall, upright palms with spreading fronds. Slow growing, a thick ringed trunk will develop over time and a solid bulb will form at the base of the frond’s growth. Small red/green berries and a multi finger-like flower occur once a year. Hardy to colder conditions.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
NZ native theme
Garden Feature
High screening    

Beyond the norm
Use against a solid concrete backdrop or amongst a lush green planting to add height and shape.
 
15 year height
2m

Mature height
15m

Soil conditions
Free draining, organic rich moist soil
 
Wind
Hardy
 
Frost
Can tolerate mild frosts
 
Light
Prefers semi shade but can handle  full sunlight    
 
Tree Shape
Upright, tall
 
Seasonal
Evergreen
Autumn colour
 
Flower
Small white flowers

Fruit
Green/red coloured berries

Origin
New Zealand

Available grades
15lt, 35lt, 45lt,160lt, 400lt