Burrawang
Macrozamia communis
Macrozamia communis, commonly known as the Burrawang, is a prehistoric cycad native to the east coast of Australia. It features a woody underground trunk, and a crown of long, gracefully arching, dark green, palm-like fronds. Mature plants produce large cones, with the female plants producing striking reddish-orange seeds.
Native Origin & Climate
Sclerophyll forests of coastal and mountain regions of New South Wales, Australia.
Expert Pruning Tip
Only remove lower fronds once they turn completely yellow or brown to maintain a tidy crown.
Domestic Setting
Botanical Art Series
Botanical Blueprint
Localized Australian Care Taxonomy
Low maintenance. Extremely hardy, drought-tolerant, and slow-growing.
Part shade to full sun. Highly adaptable to different light levels.
Low. Water regularly until established, then highly drought-tolerant. Protect from soggy soil.
Extremely well-drained sandstone or gravelly loam. Avoid waterlogged positions.
Temperate to warm climates. Tolerant of light frosts and coastal breezes.
Propagated from seed, which can take several months to germinate.
Prehistoric, architectural, and grand. Long dark green fern-like fronds forming a neat rosette.
As a structural feature plant in dry native gardens or a large feature pot on the patio.
Outdoor
Toxic:All parts, especially the seeds, contain the toxin macrozamin. Highly toxic to dogs, livestock, and children.
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