This cycad has a tall trunk that becomes smooth with age and is topped in a whorl of glossy dark green divided fronds that are have lanced-shaped leaflets. The large female cone appears during summer and the male cone appears on a different plant.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Lepidozamia hopei is naturally found in Australia from north-eastern New South Wales to south-eastern Queensland growing in sub-tropical and warm temperate rainforests along the coastal regions. 

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil that is tending acidic in a semi shaded to full sun position with wind, drought and frost protection. 

This cycad is grown for its foliage and is planted in tropical gardens as a feature plant or in group plantings as an understorey. It is also used in shaded patio pots establishing in 4 to 6 years and is long lived. It is ideal around a water feature for a tropical effect but will require ample room as it grows to over 3m (10ft) wide. ID 2953

Lepidozamia (lep-id-oh-ZAY-mee-uh) hopei (HOAP-ee-eye)

Zamiaceae (ZAH-mee-AY-see-ee)
Zamias, Cycads Family