Macrozamia communis
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- Macrozamia communis – Burrawang
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- Macrozamia communis – Burrawang
The Burrawang is a widespread cycad on the mid east coast of Australia, and is a decorative, easy care and very hardy plant. A good landscaping and garden specimen plant, and will also do well in a large container. It is reasonably fast growing if given good conditions, regular watering in dry spells and a good native fertilizer from time to time. It naturally grows under trees in the wild but can also be grown in sunny spots. Male and female plants are needed to produce seed. The seeds are poisonous in their raw state but can be eaten after extensive treatment of soaking in water for a week, changing the water every day, with the resulting pulp cooked over a fire. Be aware that foliage can be spiky and sharp, so don’t plant near walkways.
| Family: | Zamiaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Macrozamia communis |
| Common Name: | Burrawang |
| Height: | 1.5 ~ 2 metres |
| Width: | 1.5 ~ 2 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Green, Brown |
| Flowering Time: | All year |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Fast growing |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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