Foxtail Palm
Wodyetia bifurcata
Also known as: Hawaiian Palm
Self-cleaning specimen palm, known locally as 'Hawaiian Palm.' Direct supply at 4-5 ft to 10 ft heights for resort common areas, residential gardens, condominium landscapes, and pool surrounds. Salt-tolerant and pool-safe.
Pricing Guide (per palm)
| Size / Spec | Price (PHP) |
|---|---|
| 4-5 ft | ₱2,200–₱2,700 |
| 6-7 ft | ₱3,200–₱3,800 |
| 8-9 ft | ₱4,500–₱5,500 |
| 10 ft | ₱6,000–₱7,500 |
Volume Discounts
- 10–25 palms:5%
- 26–50 palms:8-10%
- 51–100 palms:12-15%
- 100+ palms:Project-specific pricing
Prices reflect palm only. Delivery, planting, and 30-day establishment service quoted per project. Volume discounts apply at 10+ palms (see below). Foxtail Palm is sometimes substituted for true 'Hawaiian' palms in Philippine market. We supply field-verified Wodyetia bifurcata stock only.
Request Project Quote →About Foxtail Palm
The Foxtail Palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) is one of the most widely-specified palms in Philippine landscape design. Despite being native to Queensland, Australia (not Hawaii); it is locally and persistently called 'Hawaiian Palm' across the Philippine landscape supply trade. The bushy, fox-tail-shaped fronds, self-cleaning habit, and clean pool-safe character make it the default mid-tier specimen for residential gardens, resort common areas, and condominium landscapes.
Common Applications
- Pool surrounds and pool deck planting. Self-cleaning fronds and non-fruiting habit make it the cleanest pool-safe palm in the Philippine supply trade.
- Resort and hotel common areas. Lush full crown creates instant tropical atmosphere with low maintenance overhead.
- Condominium and townhouse landscaping. Compact mature size (sourced cap 10 ft) suits constrained urban planting.
- Residential garden focal points. Single 6-7 ft specimen as garden centerpiece for HNW residential.
- Driveway and avenue lining. Uniform 6-8 ft stock for short driveway runs and condominium entrances.
- Coastal and beachfront landscapes. Salt-tolerant; performs in beachfront resort and coastal residential contexts.
- Container planting. 4-5 ft palms work in oversized planters for hospitality entrances.
Where You'll See It
- BGC residential towers and amenity decks
- Boracay and Coron resort common areas
- Tagaytay highlands resort gardens
- Subic Bay residential and resort landscapes
- Punta Fuego and Hamilo Coast coastal estates
- Condominium amenity decks across Metro Manila
Why Architects Choose It
- Self-cleaning fronds drop cleanly and require minimal cleanup, the most operationally clean palm in the Philippine supply trade
- No coconuts or heavy fruit, pool-safe and visitor-safe by design
- Salt-tolerant for coastal and beachfront placement
- Compact mature size (cap 10 ft) suits condominium and constrained urban sites
- Universally available and fast-establishing. Predictable supply for project schedules
Project Types Best Suited
- Resort common areas and amenity decks
- Pool and pool deck landscapes
- Coastal residential estates
- Condominium landscape buffers
- Hotel arrival landscapes
- Mid-tier residential gardens
- Country club common areas
- Restaurant and hospitality entrances
Specifications
- Botanical name
- Wodyetia bifurcata
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native range
- Queensland, Australia
- Common Philippine name
- Hawaiian Palm (incorrect; correct local trade alias)
- Sourced height range
- 4-5 ft to 10 ft
- Mature height (in habitat)
- 10-15 m
- Crown spread (mature)
- 4-5 m
- Frond habit
- Self-cleaning (drops cleanly)
- Fruit
- Small, non-edible, drops cleanly
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Pool safe
- Yes (cleanest pool-safe palm in trade)
- Salt tolerant
- Yes
Foxtail Palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) Supplier. Hawaiian Palm in the Philippines
The Foxtail Palm is one of the most-specified palms in Philippine landscape design. Despite being native to Queensland, Australia (not Hawaii). The species (Wodyetia bifurcata) is locally and persistently called “Hawaiian Palm” across the Philippine landscape supply trade. If you’re searching for “Hawaiian Palm supplier Philippines,” this is the palm you’re looking for.
Named for its distinctive bushy fronds that resemble a fox’s tail, Wodyetia bifurcata is the cleanest pool-safe palm in the Philippine supply trade. Self-cleaning frond drop, no fruit, salt-tolerant, and compact mature size make it the default choice for residential gardens, resort common areas, condominium amenity decks, and pool surrounds.
Botanical Background
Wodyetia bifurcata belongs to the Arecaceae (palm) family and is native to a small region of Queensland, Australia, where it grows in well-drained tropical sites.1 The species was scientifically described in 1983, comparatively recently, and was named after Wodyeti, a respected Aboriginal man who was one of the last full-blooded members of his people and who held extensive knowledge of the local flora.
In its native range, Foxtail Palm reaches 10-15 meters in height with a trunk diameter of 25-30 cm and a crown of 8-12 fronds, each 1.5-2.5 m long with the distinctive plumose (foxtail-shaped) leaflet arrangement.2 In Philippine landscape supply, we cap sourced specimens at 10 ft (about 3 m). The practical ceiling for transport and root ball viability.
Why “Hawaiian Palm” Stuck
The misnomer “Hawaiian Palm” became standard Philippine trade terminology decades ago through landscape supplier catalogs that loosely categorized lush plumose-frond palms under the “tropical / Hawaiian” aesthetic banner. The name is botanically incorrect (the species is Australian, not Hawaiian), but it is the dominant local search term and trade reference.
We list both names. “Foxtail Palm” and “Hawaiian Palm”, because procurement officers and landscape contractors search for both. Every palm we supply is field-verified Wodyetia bifurcata; we do not substitute with other plumose-frond palms.
Planting & Establishment
Site Preparation
- Excavate hole 1.5 times the root ball diameter, equal depth
- For coastal sites, plan for sandy or sandy-loam backfill
- Confirm full sun and adequate drainage
Planting
- Lower palm into hole, set base of trunk at ground level
- Rotate to display fullest crown face toward primary view
- Backfill with native soil + 30% compost
- Apply palm-specific slow-release fertilizer at root ball perimeter
- Stake palms above 6 ft for the first 6-12 months
First Year Care
- Deep weekly watering for 6-8 weeks during establishment
- Reduce to bi-weekly after establishment, weekly during dry season
- No pruning. Fronds drop on their own
- Apply palm fertilizer 2-3 times per year
For B2B and resort/condominium projects, we provide planting service end-to-end.
Ongoing Maintenance
Foxtail Palm is genuinely low-maintenance once established:
- Self-cleaning fronds: no manual trimming required
- Fertilizing: palm-specific formula 2-3 times yearly during growing season
- Pest/Disease: generally healthy. Watch for ganoderma (root rot fungus) in waterlogged sites
- Wind protection: temporary staking for young palms in exposed sites
Sources
Footnotes
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Plants of the World Online (POWO), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. “Wodyetia bifurcata A.K.Irvine.” Accessed 2026. https://powo.science.kew.org/ ↩
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National Parks Board Singapore. “Wodyetia bifurcata.” Flora & Fauna Web. Accessed 2026. https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb ↩
Sourcing & Supply
Origin
Direct from established palm farms in Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna where most Philippine landscape palm stock is propagated. Field-grown stock pre-conditioned for transplant. We do not import from Hawaii (the species is not native there) or substitute with other 'Hawaiian Palm' look-alikes.
Supplier Relationship
Long-term relationships with 5-7 specialist palm growers across Luzon. We pre-inspect for crown fullness, trunk straightness, and root ball condition before transport. Container-grown vs field-grown noted explicitly in every quote.
Quality Control
Every palm field-verified as Wodyetia bifurcata. Crown character (fronds full and upright, not splayed) and root ball condition photo-documented before delivery. 30-day establishment guarantee covers nursery-side issues.
How to Order
- 1
Inquiry to Quote
Send us your specs and project size. We respond with a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
- 2
Site Visit / Spec Confirmation
For larger projects, we coordinate a site visit or spec call to confirm requirements.
- 3
Order Confirmation + Deposit
50% deposit confirms your order. Established institutional accounts may qualify for net terms.
- 4
Production / Sourcing & Delivery
We coordinate sourcing, production, and delivery. Final payment due on delivery.
- Response time
- We respond within 4 business hours.
- Payment terms
- 50/50 standard. Net terms available for established institutional accounts.
- Documentation
- Sales Invoice, Delivery Receipt, COA-compliant documentation on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Foxtail Palm called Hawaiian Palm in the Philippines?
The 'Hawaiian Palm' name is a persistent local misnomer in the Philippine landscape trade. The species (Wodyetia bifurcata) is actually native to Queensland, Australia, not Hawaii. The name stuck because it was popularized through trade catalogs and continues to be used by most Philippine landscape contractors and residential clients. We list the alias for SEO and discoverability, but every palm we supply is field-verified Wodyetia bifurcata.
How much does a Foxtail Palm cost in the Philippines?
Tree-only pricing ranges from ₱2,200 for 4-5 ft landscape-grade specimens to ₱7,500 for 10 ft maximum-sourced trees. Volume discounts apply at 10+ palms (5%), 26-50 (8-10%), 51-100 (12-15%), and 100+ (project pricing). Delivery and planting are quoted separately.
Why is your maximum sourced height capped at 10 feet?
10 ft is the practical sourcing and transport ceiling for Foxtail Palm in the Philippines. Larger field-grown specimens are unavailable in commercial quantities, and transport above 10 ft becomes uneconomical due to oversize-load requirements. If your project specifies taller palms, consider Royal Palm (up to 14 ft trunk) or Phoenix canariensis (up to 12 ft trunk) instead.
Do you offer volume discounts for resort and condominium projects?
Yes. Resort common-area projects typically order 50-200 palms and qualify for the 8-15% bulk tier. Condominium amenity decks routinely order 10-30 palms (5-10% tier). For projects above 100 palms we provide custom project-specific pricing including coordinated delivery and 30-day establishment guarantee on the full batch.
Are Foxtail Palms truly self-cleaning?
Yes. Old fronds drop cleanly when they senesce, leaving a smooth crownshaft without manual trimming. This makes Foxtail Palm the cleanest pool-safe palm in the Philippine supply trade. Compare with coconut palm (heavy fruit, manual cleanup), MacArthur palm (multi-stem clump cleanup), or Bismarckia (slow drop requiring manual trimming for clean look).
Where do you source your Foxtail Palms?
Direct from 5-7 specialist palm farms in Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna. Field-grown stock pre-conditioned for transplant. Each palm is photo-documented for crown character and root ball before delivery. We avoid unprepared field stock, which is the leading cause of mature palm transplant mortality.
What spacing should I use for Foxtail Palm avenue planting?
Standard spacing is 4-5 m on center, allowing the crowns to meet at maturity. For more open formal allees, 5-6 m spacing is used. Foxtail Palm's compact crown (4-5 m mature spread) makes it suitable for tighter spacing than Royal or Phoenix palms.
Are Foxtail Palms safe for poolside planting?
Yes, and they are the cleanest poolside option in the Philippine supply trade. Self-cleaning fronds drop without staining pool decks, no fruit drops into the water, and root systems are not aggressive toward pool structures. Plant 3-5 m from pool edge for ideal placement. Salt tolerance also makes them suitable for saltwater pools.
Can Foxtail Palm tolerate coastal and beachfront conditions?
Yes. Wodyetia bifurcata is salt-tolerant and performs well in coastal and beachfront landscapes. We supply for resort and residential projects in Boracay, Coron, Punta Fuego, Hamilo Coast, and Subic Bay regularly. For direct beachfront placement, we recommend root barrier installation and brackish-water-tolerant companion plantings.
What's the typical lead time for an order?
Standard lead time is 1-3 weeks for orders up to 25 palms. Volume orders of 50+ palms with form-matching requirements typically need 3-5 weeks lead time. Project-specific schedules confirmed at quote stage. For phased delivery on resort or condominium developments, we coordinate with construction schedule.
What does the 30-day establishment guarantee cover?
If a properly-installed palm (planted by us or per our written planting protocol) fails within 30 days due to nursery-side issues. Root ball damage, undisclosed disease, or transport stress. We provide a free replacement. Failures from improper post-planting care, salt-water flooding, or weather events are not covered. Standard for all B2B orders.
Do Foxtail Palms need special fertilizer or care?
Apply palm-specific fertilizer 2-3 times per year, especially during the rainy season when growth is most active. Water deeply but infrequently once established. No pruning needed. Fronds drop on their own. Protect young palms (under 6 ft) from strong winds during establishment with temporary 3-point staking.
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