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Macrozamia communis
Burrawang
Notes

Small Cycad from NSW.  These plants  produce cones rather than flowers.  Long leaves add an intersting prehistoric element to gardens. Parts of this plant is toxic so care should be taken when choosing a planting location.  Requires a well drained soil. Other Australian species include M.fawcettii, M.morrei, M.riedlei and M. spiralis.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Zamiaceae
  • Botanical Name Macrozamia communis
  • Common Name Burrawang
  • Origin NSW
  • Habit Round
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal cliffs, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Cones
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)