Laccospadix australasica | Atherton Palm 2ltr bananas preferring partial shade

preferring partial shade

The plant loves full sun and thrives in hot spots in the garden or courtyard

Well suited to sub-tropical environments it is relatively easy to grow

With a more arching shape than its cousin

sub-tropical

Laccospadix australasica | Atherton Palm 2ltr bananas preferring partial shadeThe Laccospadix australasica commonly known as the Atherton palm is an elegant moderate sized palm which can be solitary or clustering with multiple trunks. In the younger parts the stems are deep green, almost black whilst the older parts are a deep tan brown in colour with lighter leaf base scars. Medium green finely pinnate leaves are upright with a gentle arch being up to 6ft long and sitting on stout petioles. New leaves can emerge a bronze red