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Cardboard Plant - Zamia furfuracea
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Cardboard Plant Zamia furfuracea
A living relic with the presence of sculpture. Zamia furfuracea delivers bold, architectural form through its stiff, leathery fronds and compact cycad structure, a species that commands attention without demanding maintenance.
Why Cardboard Plant
Architectural Form: Stiff, symmetrical fronds radiate from a central crown, creating a striking geometric profile suited to refined, contemporary landscapes.
Exceptional Resilience: Tolerates drought, heat, poor soils, and coastal conditions, once established, virtually self-sufficient.
Long-lived Specimen: Cycads are among the most enduring plants on earth; a mature specimen represents genuine permanence in a landscape.
Low Maintenance: Slow-growing and self-contained, requiring minimal intervention once installed, ideal for high-specification projects where ongoing maintenance must be minimised.
Advanced Stock Availability: Our specimens are grown-on to substantial size, delivering immediate visual weight and presence from day one.
Ideal Applications
Luxury Residential Entries: A pair flanking a driveway or entrance creates an immediate, lasting impression of distinction.
Contemporary Courtyards: The sculptural form integrates seamlessly into hard-edged, minimalist design schemes alongside stone, concrete, and steel.
Commercial and Civic Landscapes: Low-maintenance requirements and year-round structure make this a reliable choice for high-traffic, high-visibility sites.
Poolside and Coastal Installations: Salt tolerance and drought resilience make it well suited to exposed coastal properties and pool surrounds.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–1.5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 1.5–2m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first few months until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering. Avoid overwatering as the plant is highly susceptible to root rot in poorly drained conditions.
Plant Details
Height: 1–1.5m
Width: 1.5–2m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Mexico
Flower Colour: None
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
