Apply for palm fronds.
Palm frond distribution application
Glen Eira City Council's Parks Services team recognises the importance of palm fronds to members of the community during annual religious celebrations.
We source palm fronds from Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) located within Glen Eira. While limited pruning has minimal impact on tree health, excessive pruning can affect the ongoing health, structure and vitality of these trees. For this reason, the number of fronds available each year is limited and dependent on routine maintenance activities.
Applications must be submitted via the online form below and will close seven (7) working days prior to the scheduled delivery date.
Applications will remain open until the closing date. Following the close of applications, we will determine the number of fronds available and allocate them as fairly as possible across all eligible applicants. As demand may exceed supply, applicants may receive fewer fronds than requested.
Where supply allows, we will try to provide a minimum allocation of 10 fronds per application. However, the number of fronds allocated to each organisation will depend on demand and the quantity of suitable fronds available for harvesting and may be less than the number requested.
We will deliver the fronds directly to participating organisations. Deliveries will be during the two (2) working days prior to the start of the relevant celebration.
At the end of the application period, you will be advised of:
- the number of fronds to be delivered; and
- the anticipated delivery date and time.
Please read our Palm Frond Distribution Guidelines (PDF, 95KB).
If you have any questions please contact Parks Services Administration on (03) 9524 3323.
