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. |
Photographs
Macrozamia communis, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.