Encyclopedia · Zamiaceae · Lepidozamia peroffskyana
Australian nativeshadefeature
Lepidozamia peroffskyana
Shining Burrawang
Lepidozamia · Zamiaceae
A dramatic east-coast cycad with long arching fronds and a strong sculptural presence. Its slow growth and eventual scale suit protected feature positions in substantial gardens.
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Classification
Genus
Lepidozamia
Family
Zamiaceae
Common name
Shining Burrawang
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Lepidozamia peroffskyana belongs to the Lepidozamia genus within the Zamiaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
2–4 m H × 2–4 m W
Landscape use
architectural cycad
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Lepidozamia peroffskyana taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service