Why go for imported palms when New Zealand’s own Nikau can steal the show?
These elegant, slow-growing palms add a tropical vibe to gardens while celebrating native flora.
The process of watching their sculptural trunks and graceful fronds develop is part of the charm.
Nikau prefers moist, fertile soil with shaded roots and shelter from frost.
If you’re lucky enough to have one of the wind-tolerant Kermadec or Chatham Islands varieties, your garden will benefit from their hardiness and lush beauty.