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Nursery Direct
Tongaland Cycad
Encephalartos ferox
Everything is included in this price: the plant, free delivery and professional installation
The price you see is the whole job: the plant supplied, delivered free and professionally installed. Done for you.
Supplied in 110L
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Request photosGetting it in: this size needs about 900mm to 1.2m of clear access. Measure the narrowest point on the route and tell us on the booking call. Standard access is included in the price, and anything unusual is quoted and agreed with you before work begins. What happens on installation day
Looking for a larger size?
Sizes shown are the sizes we currently source in this species. If you need larger specimens, project quantities or a size not listed, our sourcing team can look for it through our national supplier network. We confirm your exact stock with you on the booking call before anything ships.
Send An EnquiryYou order. We do the rest.
After checkout, our team contacts you to confirm site access and book a day that suits. Most orders are delivered and planted within 2 to 4 weeks of your booking call. Nothing else for you to organise.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Tongaland Cycad, Encephalartos ferox
One of the most architecturally compelling cycads available, Encephalartos ferox commands attention with its glossy, deeply toothed fronds and striking scarlet seed cones. Advanced specimens deliver immediate sculptural presence, no waiting, no compromise.
Why Tongaland Cycad
Architectural Form: Bold, spiny fronds and a dense crown create a specimen of unmistakable presence in any composed landscape.
Exceptional Longevity: Cycads are among the oldest living plant genera on earth; a mature specimen is a permanent asset to any property.
Drought Resilience: Highly tolerant of dry conditions once established, with minimal irrigation requirements in warm Australian climates.
Light Adaptability: Performs in full sun through to dappled shade, broadening its application across diverse site conditions.
Rare Collectible Stock: Advanced specimens of E. ferox are scarce. Sourcing at size represents both a design and investment decision.
Toxicity warning: All parts, especially the seeds, are highly toxic to dogs and people if eaten, so consider placement in a pet household.
Ideal Applications
Focal Specimen Planting: Positioned as a standalone feature within a curated planting bed or courtyard setting.
Tropical and Desert Compositions: Pairs with palms, agaves, and bold-foliage species in high-contrast, water-wise designs.
Prestige Entrances: Containered or in-ground placement at entry points to residential or commercial properties delivers lasting impact.
Rockery and Dry Landscapes: Naturally suited to gravel gardens, exposed sites, and low-irrigation landscape projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 2 to 3m
Best Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates coastal conditions but requires excellent drainage to prevent root rot
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then reduce to occasional deep watering as the plant is drought tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering and ensure the crown remains free of debris to prevent rot.
Plant Details
Height: 0.5 to 1m
Width: 1 to 2m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Coastal Mozambique and South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
Flower Colour: None
Delivery & Installation
Delivery and installation are included in your price
No freight calculators and no separate installation quote for a standard installation. Your price covers specialist plant transport, positioning and professional planting by our installation team. The whole job, handled.
- Wrapped, secured and transported by specialist plant freight.
- Professionally planted, staked and finished by our install team.
- Our team confirms site access and schedules a time that suits you.
Installation
Professional installation included, never extra
Every plant we sell is planted by our professional installation team, and it's already in the price. We coordinate the delivery, the machinery and the planting for standard site access, so your only job is choosing the tree. Unusual access or engineering requirements? We'll confirm everything with you after checkout before any work begins.
Questions? Send An EnquiryWhy Nursery Direct
Every price includes supply, delivery and installation
Buying a mature tree often means three separate jobs: the plant, the freight and finding someone to plant it. We price the whole job as one: the tree, the delivery and the professional install.
- One price: supplied, delivered and installed
- Mature trees and specimen palms at every scale
- National sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential, estate and commercial projects
How It Works
Place your order. We do the rest.
We Supply
Premium advanced stock, selected from a national network of wholesale growers.
We Deliver
Specialist plant freight brings your order to your door. Free, anywhere in Australia.
We Install
Our professional team plants, stakes, mulches and finishes the job on site.







