Rhopalostylis sapida

The world's most Southerly grown palm. Fastest growing of all Nikau varieties. Excellent for coastal areas. High tolerance for wind, dry summers, poor soils. Takes moderate frost. Very clean and tidy looking
The Chatham island Nikau differs from the main land species by having broader leaves and leaflets which start much further up the midrib of each frond leaving them quite bare at the base, this makes it quite distinctive, and as you would expect this Nikau would appear to be the most tolerant of exposed situations and has huge potential to retain its neatness in gardens and cities throughout NZ. We propagate all our palms by seeds and are careful to select the correct varieties. Nikau's give any NZ garden a distinctive tropical flavor; they can also be grown in large containers for a number of years.