Palms are often referred to as the prince of all plants by Botanists. With between 2,500 and 3,500 different species, the choice is endless! We love the rare and unusual varieties and grow many of these rare varieties in Eumundi.
Most of all we love the instant tropical look Palm Tree’s create in any space! We think Palm trees symbolise exotic, magical, remote locations around the world and can transport you there.
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Amazing red leaf, Chambeyronia macrocarpa.
Quick Facts About
Palm Trees:
Widest leaf in the plant kingdom belongs to a Palm tree, Corypha umbraculifera.
Biggest seed in the plant kingdom belongs to a Palm tree, Coco de mer, Lodoicea maldivica.
There are many Palms that produce edible fruit, not only coconuts and dates, but also acai berry and betel nut all come from Palm trees.
Palm trees can have beautiful, interesting flowers. Some even have a fragrance, such as Areca triandra.
There are up to 40 Australian native Palm trees, such as Howea forsteriana, Kentia Palm, native to the beautiful remote Lord Howe Island.
Palm trees can be very colourful in their trunk, crown shaft or leaves; red, orange, white/silver, blue/green, purple and even black!
More Than Just Palms.
Do we grow anything other than Palm trees? Yes! We love growing tropical plants and anything new or unusual in the plant world. We will assist you in creating your own or a client’s vision.
Bismarckia nobilis, a striking architectural palm.
Caryota obtusa syn gigas, in flower.
“Eumundi palms is my absolute go to, be it for indoor palms for my retail store or for larger palms for my landscape jobs. They are professional and so helpful, and the plant quality is sensational."
— Graeme, Noosa Pots & Plants
Ptychosperma elegans ‘Solitaire Palm’ the ultimate landscape palm
Palm care
Choosing the right Palm
Certain varieties will thrive best in particular locations and climates. For example, Palms endemic to rainforest environments will grow best in a shady, humid environment. Other Palms may be from rocky coastal areas, and can therefore withstand harsh winds and strong sun. Another point to consider is whether plants are sun grown or shade grown.
Most Palms can adapt to our harsh sun but may show signs of sun burn in the process. Cold burn can happen too, particularly in early winter, as it can shock the Palms. Also, certain tropical Palms may struggle in the cold, however others will be fine and handle the cold just fine. If you make a considered decision when choosing your Palms you should have amazing success and enjoyment!
Planting
Important things to consider when planting your Palms are soil type, drainage, sun, shade, and room for root growth. Palm trees are very adaptable and generally very rewarding and easy to grow! Palms love to be kept moist and mulched regularly to create humidity and assist in weed control. We find the number one cause of deterioration of Palm trees after planting is poor drainage.
Soil type and drainage can be easily determined by simply digging a hole in your garden. Dig down 30cm with a shovel and rapidly fill the hole with water. With excellent drainage the water should disappear/drain withing a couple of hours. For acceptable drainage, the water should be gone within 12 hours. If the water doesn’t drain after a day or two then drainage is a problem. Clay soil may be the cause of this. If there isn’t another position in the garden with better drainage, then bringing in new soil may be required in this case.
Fortunately, there are certain Palm tree varieties that are virtually aquatic and love sitting in water, such as Ravenea rivularis, Cyrtostachys renda and Archontophoenix purpurea, to name a few.
Potting up with coconut fibre.
Kentiopsis oliviformis from New Caledonia
Maintenance
Palm trees like moisture, particularly when it’s hot. During colder days and months simply water less. The goal is to keep the roots moist, so water the base of the plant. No need to water leaves, this can damage the plant, causing sunburn or cold burn. Most Palms are self-cleaning, meaning they will drop their old leaves. However, the occasional trim doesn’t hurt, keeps them looking neat. Regarding fertilisers, we recommend delivering a great all-rounder, preferably high in nitrogen. This should be done at the beginning of spring and during warm wet periods. Palm trees don’t have to be hard work, especially if the right choice is made for your climate and position in your garden. Get in touch if you have any more questions!
Coconut fibre used in our potting medium.
Chamaerops humilis, Mediterranean fan palm.