Wodyetia bifurcatum ★ FOXTAIL PALM

A tall, single-trunk palm with a smooth, light grey trunk and a clean, upright growth habit. It has a distinctive, elegant appearance with a well-defined crownshaft and full, bushy fronds that resemble a fox’s tail. The fronds are bright to deep green, arching gracefully and typically 2 to 3 metres long, giving the palm a soft, feathery look. It produces clusters of creamy-white flowers, followed by oval fruits that turn from green to vibrant orange-red when ripe.

Advantages: 

• Highly ornamental with a striking, tropical appearance

• Clean growth habit with minimal leaf drop

• Gentle root system suitable for planting near paved or built-up areas

• Fast-growing and low maintenance once established

Light Requirements: Full sun

Water Tolerance: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Height at maturity: 10 – 15 metres

Spread at maturity: 3 – 4 metres