Fan Palm (Livistona)

Livistona is a genus of fan palms in the Arecaceae family, with species native across parts of Asia, Australia, and nearby islands. The genus name does not identify a single garden-sized plant: mature form, climate tolerance, and care differ among species. ## Plant profile Plants of the World Online recognizes Livistona as a genus and records a broad native range from South and Southeast Asia through Japan and into Australia and the western Pacific. The familiar fan-shaped leaves give these palms an architectural look, but this broad genus entry does not specify one species, mature height, or USDA hardiness range. ## Choosing a site Before planting outdoors, identify the particular Livistona species and check its local cold tolerance and expected mature size. Light, moisture, and soil preferences also vary, so use species-specific guidance when available rather than applying one care schedule to every fan palm. ## Maintenance Leave room for the palm’s eventual crown and keep the planting site appropriate to the identified species. [Plants of the World Online: Livistona](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60437305-2).