Tropical poolside palms/gingers

Qldgarden · 5th July 2010, 04:35 PM

Hi there, I'm hoping to get advice on palms/gingers to plant around the pool. It is a raised garden bed, only approx 1m wide, and 1m from pool edge. Living in Cairns, I'm after tropical palm/ginger look so i don't have to prune, but obviously don't want massive trees. Ruled out Foxtails etc, looking at planting Macarthurii Palm, smaller versions of Bird of Paradise, and ornamental gingers. I just brought a Srelitzia Nicolai, but after realising how big it gets, I think i'm staying away from that. Any advice?

Eric Frei · 5th July 2010, 06:28 PM

Cascade palms (these only grow 1.5m tall), cordylines, crotons, could also go with that.

Most palms will grow too tall, you really do not want more than 5m height so stick with Macarthurii and perhaps Golden Cane.

Davo The Terrible · 5th July 2010, 09:03 PM

I have had an Alexander Palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) within 1 metre of my family's pool for the past 10 years with no problems as of yet. Pool is in-ground concrete and is in reactive clay soil.

Qldgarden · 6th July 2010, 10:48 AM

Thanks, yes I was thinking of Cascade Palm. I like the look of Raphis too, but seems to get to big, so may keep that in a pot.

Davo The Terrible · 6th July 2010, 07:53 PM

Rhapis palms grow best in shade - they go yellow in full sun.

5th July 2010, 04:35 PM	#1
Qldgarden I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns QLD Posts: 2	Tropical poolside palms/gingers Hi there, I'm hoping to get advice on palms/gingers to plant around the pool. It is a raised garden bed, only approx 1m wide, and 1m from pool edge. Living in Cairns, I'm after tropical palm/ginger look so i don't have to prune, but obviously don't want massive trees. Ruled out Foxtails etc, looking at planting Macarthurii Palm, smaller versions of Bird of Paradise, and ornamental gingers. I just brought a Srelitzia Nicolai, but after realising how big it gets, I think i'm staying away from that. Any advice?

5th July 2010, 06:28 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Tropical poolside palms/gingers Cascade palms (these only grow 1.5m tall), cordylines, crotons, could also go with that. Most palms will grow too tall, you really do not want more than 5m height so stick with Macarthurii and perhaps Golden Cane. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

5th July 2010, 09:03 PM	#3
Davo The Terrible Former Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gold Coast QLD Posts: 121	Re: Tropical poolside palms/gingers I have had an Alexander Palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae) within 1 metre of my family's pool for the past 10 years with no problems as of yet. Pool is in-ground concrete and is in reactive clay soil.

6th July 2010, 10:48 AM	#4
Qldgarden I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns QLD Posts: 2	Re: Tropical poolside palms/gingers Thanks, yes I was thinking of Cascade Palm. I like the look of Raphis too, but seems to get to big, so may keep that in a pot.

6th July 2010, 07:53 PM	#5
Davo The Terrible Former Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gold Coast QLD Posts: 121	Re: Tropical poolside palms/gingers Rhapis palms grow best in shade - they go yellow in full sun.

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