Livistona australis is a tall, slender palm tree with a single trunk and a crown of large, glossy, fan-shaped leaves. The trunk is light grey in color and can grow up to 20 meters (65 feet) tall, with a diameter of up to 30 cm (12 inches). The leaves are up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) long and 1.5 meters (5 feet) wide, with a bright green color and a waxy texture.