This is a truly massive species of cycad, named after one of the world's premiere cycad specialists and collectors, Loran Whitelock. Thi...Read Mores Ugandan native can grow up to 20' tall (in a hundred years or so), but it is most known for it's very long leaves (12' long) and massive spread (about 20') so when planting this one in the garden, give it some space. It's a pretty fast grower. The leaflets have a lot of small, nasty spines on them, so not for near walkways, either. It is a relatively rare and pricey species.
This is a truly massive species of cycad, named after one of the world's premiere cycad specialists and collectors, Loran Whitelock. Thi...Read More