Cardboard palm (cycad) for Saudi landscapes; low-medium water use, best in full sun / part shade. Typical mature height 1-2 m.
Cardboard palm (cycad) (Zamia furfuracea)
Description
Cardboard palm (cycad) (Zamia furfuracea) is a structured element used for rhythm, identity, and vertical emphasis in Saudi projects.
– Sun: Full sun / Part shade
– Water use: Low-Medium (maintain consistent moisture during establishment)
– Soil: Well-drained sandy or amended soils; avoid chronic waterlogging.
– Tolerance: Heat resilient; salinity tolerance rated Low-Medium (species dependent)
– Typical mature size: 1-2 m tall (spread 1-2 m)
– Uses: Avenues, courtyards, entries, planters, or feature groupings depending on scale.
Establishment: Protect growing points from mechanical damage, ensure stable staking for tall specimens, and avoid overspray/ponding at the trunk base.
Additional information
| Water use class | Low-Medium |
|---|---|
| Salinity tolerance | Low-Medium |
| Sun exposure | Full sun / Part shade |
| Growth form | Palm-like |
| Mature height (m) | 1-2 |
| Mature spread (m) | 1-2 |
| Habit | Evergreen |
| Origin | Exotic/Adapted |
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