Laccospadix australasica | Atherton Palm 2ltr bananas With a more arching shape

With a more arching shape than its cousin

Its rhizomes are dried and powdered to get the bright yellow spice that flavours and colours countless dishes across Asia

preferring partial shade

Well suited to sub-tropical environments it is relatively easy to grow

benefiting from dappled sun or a part shade position such as under larger trees

Laccospadix australasica | Atherton Palm 2ltr bananas With a more arching shapeThe Laccospadix australasica commonly known as the Atherton palm is an elegant moderate sized palm which can be solitary or clustering with multiple trunks. In the younger parts the stems are deep green, almost black whilst the older parts are a deep tan brown in colour with lighter leaf base scars. Medium green finely pinnate leaves are upright with a gentle arch being up to 6ft long and sitting on stout petioles. New leaves can emerge a bronze red