Lower Risk

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (Bangalow Palm, Piccabeen Palm)

(Ptychosperma cunninghamiana)

This fast-growing palm tree, which can grow up to 30m tall, is native to Australia and is found naturally occurring from around Mackay, Queensland to the Bateman’s Bay area of New South Wales. It is considered invasive overseas in both Brazil and New Zealand, but is not known to have naturalised outside of its current range in Australia. It is a popular horticultural species that is extensively planted in gardens and public spaces and can be easily propagated from seed (just needing humidity and high temperatures). It is not known how long it has been in the ornamental plant trade in Australia.