Debao Cycad

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Debao CycadScientific Name: Cycas debaoensisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: CycadsSize: Caudex height: 1.0–2.5 ft (30–80 cm); Frond length: 6.5–10 ft (2.0–3.0 m)Weight: Mature underground stem and crown biomass: 30–75 lb (14–34 kg)Lifespan:...

Kwango Giant Cycad

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Kwango Giant CycadScientific Name: Encephalartos laurentianusCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Zamiaceae & CycadsSize: Trunk height: 15–30 ft (4.5–9.0 m); Frond length: 13–23 ft (4.0–7.0 m); largest cycad leaves knownWeight: Mature specimen...

Bamboo Cycad

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bamboo CycadScientific Name: Ceratozamia hildaeCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Zamiaceae & CycadsSize: Plant height: 3.5–5.5 ft (1.0–1.7 m); Frond length: 3.0–5.0 ft (0.9–1.5 m)Weight: Herbaceous woody cycad biomassLifespan: 100–300+ years in...

Norfolk Island Pine

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Norfolk Island PineScientific Name: Araucaria heterophyllaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Conifers & GymnospermsSize: Height: 160–210 ft (50–65 m); Trunk diameter: 4.0–6.5 ft (1.2–2.0 m)Weight: Mature tree mass: 20–40+ metric tons...

Ginkgo

AT A GLANCECommon Name: GinkgoScientific Name: Ginkgo bilobaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: GinkgoesSize: Height: 65–115 ft (20–35 m); exceptional ancient temple specimens exceed 130 ft (40 m); Trunk diameter: 6.5–13 ft (2–4 m)Weight: Mature tree biomass estimated at...