Bismarck Palm (Bismarckia nobilis) | 2.0–2.5 m, 70–80 cm Clear Trunk
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+| Location | Delivery Charges (AED) | Free Delivery (AED) | Schedule Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 25 | 99 & Above | Everyday |
| Abu Dhabi City | 25 | 499 & Above | Saturday |
| Abu Dhabi Outskirts (Ruwais, Al Sila, Liwa, Al Batha, Al Ghuwaifat) | 25 | 999 & Above | Saturday |
| Sharjah & Ajman | 25 | 99 & Above | Everyday |
| Northern Emirates (RAK, Fujairah, Khorfakkan, Dibba, Dhaid) | 25 | 499 & Above | Friday |
Description
The Bismarck Palm is the ultimate statement palm — a massive silver-blue fan palm from Madagascar that commands attention in any landscape. At 2.0–2.5 m overall height with 70–80 cm of clear trunk, this specimen is already displaying its signature colour and form, ready to become the centrepiece of a Dubai villa garden. Available at AED 2,800.
Key Features
- Stunning silver-blue fronds — the most striking foliage colour of any palm species commonly available in the UAE
- 2.0–2.5 m height with 70–80 cm clear trunk — a well-established specimen past the slow juvenile growth phase
- Massive, symmetrical fan-shaped fronds that can reach 3 m across at maturity — a true architectural plant
- Single-trunk species with a clean, stout form that works as a standalone focal point or paired feature
- Available at AED 2,800 — a competitive price for a specimen of this species and size
Why It Works in Dubai
Bismarckia nobilis is native to the dry grasslands and savannas of Madagascar, where it endures intense sun, seasonal drought, and nutrient-poor soils. These conditions align closely with Dubai’s climate, and the species has proven itself across landscapes in the UAE and wider Gulf region. It thrives in full, unrelenting sun — in fact, the silver-blue colouring intensifies with sun exposure. It tolerates sandy and alkaline soils, requires only moderate irrigation once established, and is highly resistant to wind damage thanks to its stout trunk and tough frond structure.
Care Snapshot
Light: full sun; the more direct sun it receives, the more vivid the silver-blue colouring becomes
Water: moderate once established; deep watering every 5–7 days in summer, reduce in cooler months
Soil: well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline and poor soils
What You’ll Receive
A healthy Bismarck Palm (Bismarckia nobilis) at 2.0–2.5 m overall height with 70–80 cm of clear trunk, supplied in a nursery container ready for landscape planting.
*Actual product may vary slightly from the image shown. Landscape trees require professional planting for best results — visit our store for expert advice.
- Full sun
- Moderate - water when top 2-3 cm is dry
You are buying a young tree
It will keep growing for years after delivery. Here is how its size will change.
Tree size at delivery is what you see on the product photo. Mature size assumes good soil, irrigation and an unobstructed planting site.
How to care for this tree
Everything you need to keep it healthy in UAE conditions.
- Botanical name
- Bismarckia nobilis
- Root system
- Fibrous - dense, surface-feeding
- Planting pit
- 90 cm wide×90 cm deep. Backfill with topsoil mixed 30% organic compost.
- Distance from walls
- Plant at least 6.0 m from walls, pools and drains.
- Mature size
- Height 15.0 m · matures in ~10
- Best transplant window
- Cool months Oct-Mar
- Growth rate
- Moderate - steady annual growth
- Flowering season
- Spring-Summer
- Fertilization
- Controlled-release palm fertilizer 8-2-12 with micronutrients 2-3x/yr in growing season.
- Pruning
- Remove dead fronds annually; minimal pruning needed once mature.
- Pests & disease
- UAE: palm weevil, leaf spot; ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Drought-tolerant once established.
When to water
UAE outdoor watering rhythm by season.
Want us to plant it for you?
Our team digs the pit, amends the soil, plants the tree, stakes it, and gives you the first watering schedule. Recommended for trees over 1.5 m or with deep root systems.
- Pit excavation & soil amendment
- Tree placement, backfill & staking
- First-watering & care handover
Trusted by Dubai for 30+ years
The same garden center that supplies Dubai's landmarks
AGC is part of Tanseeq Investment Group. Our sister landscaping firm Proscape has installed and maintained outdoor landscapes at the UAE's most iconic properties since 1992, including the same horticultural team, the same nursery, and the same standard of tree.
- Burj Khalifa
- Atlantis The Palm
- Burj Al Arab
- One Za'abeel
- Dubai Mall
- Expo 2020 Dubai
Project credentials apply to the Tanseeq / Proscape group. AGC supplies trees from the same nurseries.
Plant it the right way
Soil, fertilizer and stakes that go with this tree.

