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Whitelock's Cycad - Encephalartos whitelockii
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Whitelock's Cycad, Encephalartos whitelockii
One of the more commanding cycads available in advanced stock, Encephalartos whitelockii delivers a sculptural presence that few plants can match. Bold, arching fronds radiate from a stout trunk with an authority that reads immediately at scale, no waiting, no compromise.
Why Whitelock's Cycad
Architectural Form: Symmetrical, deeply pinnate fronds with a wide, sweeping crown that holds its structure year-round.
Exceptional Longevity: A slow-growing specimen that outlasts generations, representing genuine long-term value in any prestige landscape.
Drought & Heat Resilience: Highly adapted to full sun and dry conditions; performs without intervention once established.
Rare Collectible: Sought by serious collectors and specifiers; advanced stock of this species is genuinely limited.
Low Demand, High Return: Requires little beyond well-drained soil. Tolerates poor soils and sustained heat with minimal input.
Ideal Applications
Primary Feature Specimen: Positioned as a standalone focal point in open landscapes or arrival courts where scale and rarity matter.
Dry Climate Planting Schemes: Integral to water-conscious design without sacrificing visual weight or sophistication.
Curated Tropical or Desert Compositions: Pairs with palms, agaves, and other architectural dry-climate species for cohesive, high-impact planting.
Contained Specimen Planting: Suited to oversized containers in courtyards, terraces, and building entries where ground planting is not viable.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates a range of soils but requires good drainage and will not tolerate waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, then reduce to occasional deep watering as the plant becomes drought tolerant. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
Plant Details
Height: 3–6m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Uganda
Flower Colour: None
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
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
