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| Category: Cycad |
| Family: Cycadaceae (Cycads) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 6-10 feet |
| Width: 6-12 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Encephalartos longifolius - A medium-sized clumping cycad, ultimately growing up to 14 feet tall with up to 10 stems but rarely seen at half of these proportions in cultivation. It has to 6 foot long blue-green leaves with leaflets arranged in a distinct V shape pattern and leaflets overlapping towards the tip. It has the largest female cone of the genus. The species is found in a wide range of habitats in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Listed by South African sources as being frost tender - seems to withstand temperatures at least in the high 20°s without damage.
The information that is presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they know of cultural information that would aid others in growing Encephalartos longifolius. |
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