Livistona nitida seedings

[happypalms]

A nice tray of nitida seedlings, the seeds were given to me and a great germination rate was achieved. There about 12 months old and easy to grow. I just potted them up and put them in the corner of greenhouse. Most will get planted in the garden somewhere. 

[Harry’s Palms]

That’s pretty nice growth for the first year. Are these as fast as the Australis ? Harry

[Fusca]

1 hour ago, Harry’s Palms said:

That’s pretty nice growth for the first year. Are these as fast as the Australis ? Harry

Harry, this Livistona nitida was a strap-leaf seedling in 2020.  With high heat and adequate water these guys grow as fast as Washingtonia!

[Harry’s Palms]

That’s at least as fast as L. Australis. Thank you , I don’t think I have the heat here but we are warm . About 20 miles from the coast . Harry

[happypalms]

11 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

That’s pretty nice growth for the first year. Are these as fast as the Australis ? Harry

Not sure but by the looks of @Fusca they seem to be rocket ships. 
Richard 

[happypalms]

9 hours ago, Fusca said:

Harry, this Livistona nitida was a strap-leaf seedling in 2020.  With high heat and adequate water these guys grow as fast as Washingtonia!

What the, that’s moving faster than the speed of light and the starship enterprise at warp speed, that thing is on something pretty good, beam me up Scotty! 

[Fusca]

Yes Richard, I also had one in San Antonio that grew at the same speed.  It was my fastest grower - outpaced my queen, Butia x Syagrus mule and Washingtonia filifera.  Although similar to W. robusta I think it's a nicer looking palm.  🙂

[happypalms]

1 hour ago, Fusca said:

Yes Richard, I also had one in San Antonio that grew at the same speed.  It was my fastest grower - outpaced my queen, Butia x Syagrus mule and Washingtonia filifera.  Although similar to W. robusta I think it's a nicer looking palm.  🙂

If they grow that fast overseas, then they will power in there native country one would think, I have quite a few spots that will be getting them planted. 

[Tyrone]

This is one species that I need to grow but do not have. I love a good Livistona and most love the swamp conditions I’ve got here. 

[Jonathan]

10 hours ago, Tyrone said:

This is one species that I need to grow but do not have. I love a good Livistona and most love the swamp conditions I’ve got here. 

Do you own whether WA can import plant from Tasmania? Our quarantine laws are similar. If so, how many do you want?

[Tyrone]

1 hour ago, Jonathan said:

Do you own whether WA can import plant from Tasmania? Our quarantine laws are similar. If so, how many do you want?

Thanks Jonathan, but I will pass on your willing and generous offer.
 

You’re right. WA and Tassie are virtually the same for plant imports. They need spraying and documentation from the state of origin. 
Seed on the other hand is very doable. I will keep my eye open for seed availability. 
 

Thanks once again. 

[happypalms]

12 hours ago, Tyrone said:

This is one species that I need to grow but do not have. I love a good Livistona and most love the swamp conditions I’ve got here. 

I got a couple for you get me an address I will post!

[happypalms]

2 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Do you own whether WA can import plant from Tasmania? Our quarantine laws are similar. If so, how many do you want?

Together we can flood Australia with them. Tomorrow the world is our oyster!

[Jonathan]

11 hours ago, happypalms said:

Together we can flood Australia with them. Tomorrow the world is our oyster!

Haha, yes indeed...except for the tyranny of quarantine!

[Harry’s Palms]

On 8/30/2025 at 4:00 AM, Tyrone said:

This is one species that I need to grow but do not have. I love a good Livistona and most love the swamp conditions I’ve got here. 

That’s the beauty of the Livistona , they can also handle the dry southern exposure on my slope . I only have two species but they both thrive here in SoCal , where we see long , dry periods and a very short wet period. Harry

[happypalms]

8 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Haha, yes indeed...except for the tyranny of quarantine!

Yes indeed, but I will overthrow quarantine and flood Australia with palm seeds. I was lucky I got to speak to one of the big boffins in the department the other, and had to ask very politely if he could throw 200 seeds in the bin for me and give me a bill for doing so. How’s that for lucky me, mind you though they were the best seeds in that order. By the time the whole thing is over I will get two packs of seeds sent to me, and the best bit is they most likely won’t germinate due to the tyranny of it all!

[tim_brissy_13]

On 8/30/2025 at 9:00 PM, Tyrone said:

This is one species that I need to grow but do not have. I love a good Livistona and most love the swamp conditions I’ve got here. 

My only L nitida actually came from Premier Palms in WA. I think they’re either closing down or already have done, but maybe worthy a shot reaching out to see whether they have any left?

As others have mentioned, these are pretty fast when happy. Mine is probably in too much shade but it’s still now head high after 4 years from a strap leaved seedling. Probably 4x faster than nearby L fulva. 

[gyuseppe]

On 8/30/2025 at 11:48 PM, Jonathan said:

Do you own whether WA can import plant from Tasmania? Our quarantine laws are similar. If so, how many do you want?

Jonathan once you sent me the seeds (thanks again my friend) unfortunately they were still in the pots and when I was in the hospital, no one watered them, all dead, but it is important that I keep in mind that you sent me the seeds, once I sent you seeds of some species of livistona, but I remember that the Australian customs destroyed them

[happypalms]

20 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

That’s the beauty of the Livistona , they can also handle the dry southern exposure on my slope . I only have two species but they both thrive here in SoCal , where we see long , dry periods and a very short wet period. Harry

I have seen some livistona species in some incredible harsh locations. Yet they still seem happy no matter what Mother Nature has thrown at them.

[Mazat]

On 8/28/2025 at 9:54 AM, happypalms said:

A nice tray of nitida seedlings, the seeds were given to me and a great germination rate was achieved. There about 12 months old and easy to grow. I just potted them up and put them in the corner of greenhouse. Most will get planted in the garden somewhere. 

wonderful, Richard.

[Mazat]

On 8/28/2025 at 6:20 PM, Fusca said:

Harry, this Livistona nitida was a strap-leaf seedling in 2020.  With high heat and adequate water these guys grow as fast as Washingtonia!

I never would have imagined such strong growth, and I certainly didn't expect it to be similar to Washingtonia robusta. Wow, Jon, you have a very beautiful specimen.

[Mazat]

On 8/28/2025 at 9:54 AM, happypalms said:

A nice tray of nitida seedlings, the seeds were given to me and a great germination rate was achieved. There about 12 months old and easy to grow. I just potted them up and put them in the corner of greenhouse. Most will get planted in the garden somewhere. 

Richard, what do you think, would it grow here (first on the balcony ), or would it need more warmth?

[happypalms]

51 minutes ago, Mazat said:

Richard, what do you think, would it grow here (first on the balcony ), or would it need more warmth?

Somehow I don’t think k so, it comes from a very unique environment, the Carnarvon gorge. It would require some good warmth, it may take your winter,  up I do t think it would do well without the warm conditions it much loves.

[Tyrone]

12 hours ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

My only L nitida actually came from Premier Palms in WA. I think they’re either closing down or already have done, but maybe worthy a shot reaching out to see whether they have any left?

As others have mentioned, these are pretty fast when happy. Mine is probably in too much shade but it’s still now head high after 4 years from a strap leaved seedling. Probably 4x faster than nearby L fulva. 

I used to work for Premier Palms and the original owner. I might give Memory an sms and see if she has any left. When we moved from Perth to Albany much of my nursery stock that wouldn’t take the cold got sold to Premier Palms. Thanks for the heads up.