Macrozamia communis (Burrawang Cycad)
Botanical Information
Family | Zamiaceae |
Genus | Macrozamia |
Species | communis |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to New South Wales, Australia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -12.2 to -10 |
Temperature (°F) | 10 - 50 |
Height | 1 - 2 m |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Propagated by seed in a shaded area with well drained soil. Water regularly for 6 - 24 months until germination. |
Cultivation | Prefers light shade and sandy soils. A drought tolerant plant and will not tolerate over watering. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | Found in abundance in wet to dry sclerophyll forests, coastal areas and on sand dunes. |
Bark/Stem Description | The trunk is 30 - 80 cm in diameter and usually grows underground, unless grown in rocky areas. |
Leaf Description | The plant has 50 - 100 flat, pinnate leaves that grow 2 m long forming around the trunk. |