cycad international catalogue (4)
DESCRIPTION
See a partial ist of the Zamia sp. in our Nursery, these plants are generally small cycad\'s, some grow tall trunks, These plants are very hardy, many are Xerophytes and are Waterwise and Drought hardy, ideal for planting in full sun to part shade situations, others are ideal to plant in wetter and more sheltered areas ideal to grow inTRANSCRIPT
COMPANY PROFILE CATALOGUE
We supply premium landscape feature Cycads and Boabs to top end
landscape projects worldwide. CITES Approved for commercial exports
Benefits of using Cycads
•Waterwise,idealforxerophyticplantings,droughthardywhenestablished.
•Growthhabitsanddimensionsarewelldocumentedandentirelypredictable.
•Cycadspeciescanbeselectedtofitintoanyparticularniche,e.g.landscape
features, unique plantings at resorts and palaces, public gardens and exclusive
developments in shade to full sun.
•Veryappealinginsingleorgroupplantings.
•Longlived,hundredsofyears.
•Requirelittlemaintenanceandalsopestandinsectresistant.
•Abilitytogrowinsomeofthepoorestsoilsintheworld.
•Ornamentalandcolourfulfemaleandmalecones.
•Idealforpotculturebothindoorsandoutdoors.
•Evergreenretainingseveralyearsofleafgrowth.
Indicates Height
Indicates Diameter
Indicates Leaf Size
cm
Indicates Region
Indicates Best Suited Climate
Catalogue Key
ZAMIA• ZAMIA amblyphyllidia
• ZAMIA integrifolia ‘palatka giant’
•ZAMIA integrifolia ‘sarasota’
•ZAMIA loddigesii
•ZAMIA furfuracea
•ZAMIA spartea
ZAMIA Species Available
Zam
ia
Female Cone
cm
Rare Jamaican Form-asmallbeautifulfernycycadwithmuch-branchedtuberoussubterranean stems. A very hardy and adaptable species which thrive in Full Shade, PartShadetoFullSunsituations.
Subterranean
20cm
0.7–1.5metreslong–darkgreen
Occurs in Jamaica, western parts of Cuba andcentralpartsofPuertoRiconearthecoast
Subtropical and warm temperate regions.
ZAMIA amblyphyllidia C.I.T.E.S. Appendix II
ArtificiallyPropagatedPlants
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Male Cone
cm
The“PalatkaGiant”formofZ.integrifoliaisthemostsignificant,
robust and fast growing member of this species that grows in full sun
to part shade.
It features a more upright growth habit than any other form of this species.Itsleafletsarewider,itscones are larger, and its leaves
can grow to 7 ½ feet long.
To 1.3 metres tall
6cm
0.6–1.5metreslong–darkgreen
A widely distributed species being found insouth-easternGeorgiaandFloridaintheUnitedStates,westernCuba,south-centralPuertoRico,theCaymanIslands
and various islands in the Bahamas.
Subtropical and warm temperate regions, although plants will survive in a
sheltered situation in colder climates
ZAMIA integrifolia ‘palatka giant’
C.I.T.E.S. Appendix II
ArtificiallyPropagatedPlants
We can export Commercially
Female ConeMale Cone
Female Cone Male Cone
cm
Robust, fast growing, full sun to part shade.Asmallcycadwithmuch-branched, subterranean stems. Grows well in cultivation and is generallytrouble-free.Thesmallsizemakesitafineborderplantor for use in any cramped garden space.Multi-headedspecimensare good subjects for bonsai and in other types of planters.
To 1.3 metres tall
6cm
0.6–1.5metreslong–darkgreen
A widely distributed species being found insouth-easternGeorgiaandFloridaintheUnitedStates,westernCuba,south-centralPuertoRico,theCaymanIslandsand various islands in the Bahamas.
Subtropical and warm temperate regions, although plants will survive in a sheltered situation in colder climates
ZAMIA integrifolia ‘sarasota’C.I.T.E.S. Appendix II
ArtificiallyPropagatedPlants
We can export Commercially
cm
A moderately ornamental species. Small to medium sized cycad with
rarely branch, subterranean stems. It is a hardy and adaptable cycad
which can be grown in full sun orsemi-shadeinarangeofwell-
drained soils.
30 cm tall
12cm
0.4–1.5metreslong–brightgreentoyellow-green
Occurs in Oaxaca, Veracruz and Tabasco, Mexico
Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions
ZAMIA loddigesii
C.I.T.E.S. Appendix II
ArtificiallyPropagatedPlants
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Female ConeMale Cone
Female Cone
cm
A small to medium sized cycadwithmuch-branched,subterranean stems. The adaptability of this species makes it one of the best cycads for indoor decoration, as a bonsai subject or in containers on verandahs and patios
Subterranean
20cm
0.5–1.5metreslong
Occursinsouth-easternpartsofVeracruzin eastern Mexico
Tropical, subtropical and temperate regions and is always best in sunny situations. This species has been reported assurvivingtemperaturesdownto-9°C
ZAMIA furfuracea C.I.T.E.S. Appendix II
ArtificiallyPropagatedPlants
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Male Cone
A very distinctive, but restricted and rare species. A small cycad
with simple or branched wrinkled subterranean stems.
Subterranean
10 cm
0.3–0.6cmlong
Restricted to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Chiapas, Mexico but extending to
adjacent areas in Oaxaca
Subtropical and warm temperate regions
ZAMIA sparteaC.I.T.E.S. Appendix II
ArtificiallyPropagatedPlants
We can export Commercially
Female ConeMale Conecm
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