How can you grow palm plants in Auckland?

Palm trees are excellent for homes, gardens, streets, and natural spaces. It has low care and reminders of Tropical vacations in an atmosphere of relaxation.

There are so many palm species to pick from, tall to small, native to the induced palms for sale Auckland.

For this reason, be sure to pick the best tree for your garden so that it can thrive.

We also see palm plants planted in the wrong location in someone else's garden or do not care for the right.

Learn everything you need to know about palm plants in New Zealand.

Nikau palm plant

Many palm plans have been introduced over the years, displayed in our streets, land, and houses.

Nevertheless, the nikau palm plant is the only palm species in New Zealand.

It can reach up to 10 to 15 M high. Its fronds can grow up to 3 meters in length. It can take up to 20 years for a young nikau palm plant on the South and North Islands.

The native nursery Auckland is meaningful to Maori life. It uses the leaves as waterproof thatch and cladding for houses.

Human development, land clearing, and mammal introduction have impacted native plants. The habitat has been reduced.

Mammals have been eating their flowers and fruits, producing fewer plants.

Basic care of palm plant  

During the growing months, Palm plants will receive enough water and have good drainage. Nevertheless, be careful not to overpour, as still water can harm the roots.

Every palm species are different, so ensure to adapt your watering to each plant.

Weeding

For young palm plants, we ask you to go for hand weeding. As it grows, we suggest keeping weeds at least a meter from the trunk of a Palm plant.

Contact us to buy from the best Plant Shops Auckland. Adding mulch around the tree wil help control weeds if you like low maintenance.

Pruning

We suggest pruning once a year to remove old leaves and help new leaves thrive. It is a natural thing for lower leaves to start browning. It is vital to prune your palm plant to remove dead fronds and avoid damage.