the genus
ZAMIA

From the Greek "azaniae", cone, in reference to the "sporophylls" (cones) produced by members of the genus.

Family: Zamiaceae
Subfamily: Zamioideae
Tribe: Zamieae
Subtribe: Zamiinae

The subtribe includes one other genus, Chigua

A large genus of about sixty species of cycads widely distributed in tropical America, with one species, Zamia floridana, ranging through Florida and into coastal Georgia in the southeastern U.S. The species range from dwarf plants with subterranean stems to shrubby forms with emergent stems, and at least one species, Zamia pseudoparasitica, grows as an epiphyte in the branches of trees. All the species of Zamia produce leafy crowns of foliage that make them choice garden specimens and most varieties branch heavily in age to produce handsome clumps. A number of species regularly experience seasonal droughts in habitat and several grow in areas subject to frosts.

Culture: Zamia species accept sun, but are often more luxuriant when grown under shaded conditions. Established plants tolerate drought. Good drainage is essential.

Zamia integrifolia
Common Name: Florida Coontie, Zamia floridana
Cold Tolerance: 18F (-8C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 1.5'-2.5' Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Clustering

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 1-15gal.

Other Varieties of Z. integrifolia:
"Palatka Giant", "Umbrosa"

Zamia maritima
Common Name: Cardboard Palm, Zamia furfuracea
Cold Tolerance: 28F (-3C) USDA Zones: 10-11

Typical Height: 2'-4' Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Habit: Clustering

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15-45gal.

Zamia pumila
Common Name: Dominican Zamia
Cold Tolerance: 15F (-9C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 4' Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Clustering

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 3-25gal.

Zamia vasquesii
Common Name: Dwarf Mexican Zamia
Cold Tolerance: 18F (-8C) USDA Zones: 9-11

Typical Height: 2.5'-5.5' Growth Rate: Slow
Habit: Clustering

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 7-15gal.

Other Species of Zamia:
Z. amblyphyllidia (both red & green emergent fronds) , Z. fischeri, Z. integrifolia,
Z. loddigesii (all in stock)

Z. paucijuga, Z. spartea, Z. standleyi (occasionally available)

Z. inermis, Z. lucayana, Z. splendens (looking for)