Rhopalostylis sapida var chathamica Chatham Island Nikau, Pitt Island Nīkau. The world’s most Southerly grown palm is our own Chatham Nikau.  A stunningly attractive option for the coast, it fits into a contemporary landscape design with ease.  The Chatham Nikau is proving itself to be the hardiest to frost and drought of the Nikau varieties and species.  It is arguably the fastest growing variety as well.  The cleanest and tidiest looking of all Nikau, 12-15 years before trunk development happens 4m x 3m.