MACROZAMIA COMMUNIS MEDIUM SIZED GREEN CYCAD FROM EASTERN AUSTRALIA

GREAT COOL WEATHER CYCAD FOR MAN AREAS

In contrast to Macrozamia riedlei, this species is from the opposite eastern coast of Australia in the New South Whales district.  There is has a wide distribution extending south to more cool areas. Trunks are rather thick and can be up to six or so feet tall.  Leaves are green with fine pointed leaflets and a leaf length of about six feet.  To get a nice mature specimen takes 30 years or more.  I’d estimate the cold hardiness to be down to about 20 degrees F. or a bit colder.  It prefers full sun in most areas. On special is a 20 to 25 years old specimen in a 25g pot and a caudex 12 inches wide and 12 inches tall.  It is shown in the first six photos. The eighth photo is c/o plantsystematics.org website.nn  

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Phil Bergman

Owner at Jungle Music Palms & Cycads

Phil Bergman runs a nursery in San Diego County, Jungle Music. He writes articles on all sorts of palm, cycad, and tropical plants.

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