Sago Palm

Cycas Revoluta

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Overview

The Sago Palm, or Cycas revoluta, is an ancient, slow-growing plant that adds an exotic touch to landscapes. Featuring a stout trunk and a rosette of dark green, pinnate leaves up to 3 feet long, it resembles a palm. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Drought tolerant once established, it reaches 2-10 feet in height and spread, requiring minimal care. Ideal for focal points.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 8–11Climate Subtropical

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — The Sago Palm, or Cycas revoluta, is an ancient, slow-growing plant that adds an exotic touch to landscapes

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — This slow-growing plant features a stout trunk and a symmetrical rosette of dark green

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — each frond typically ranging from 20 to 60 inches long

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — It's important to note that the leaflets are quite stiff and can be sharp

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Featuring a stout trunk and a rosette of dark green, pinnate leaves up to 3 feet long, it resembles a palm; but it is particularly

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — is a distinctive and ancient plant species that adds an exotic and tropical flair to any landscape design

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — it is not a true palm but a cycad

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cycadaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — The Sago Palm, or Cycas revoluta, is an ancient, slow-growing plant that adds an exotic touch to landscapes

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — This slow-growing plant features a stout trunk and a symmetrical rosette of dark green

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — each frond typically ranging from 20 to 60 inches long

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — It's important to note that the leaflets are quite stiff and can be sharp

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Featuring a stout trunk and a rosette of dark green, pinnate leaves up to 3 feet long, it resembles a palm; but it is particularly

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — is a distinctive and ancient plant species that adds an exotic and tropical flair to any landscape design

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — it is not a true palm but a cycad

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Cycas revoluta can eventually grow taller (up to 10 feet) under optimal conditions over many years

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — but it is particularly important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — It's well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11 and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Featuring a stout trunk and a rosette of dark green, pinnate leaves up to 3 feet long, it resembles a palm

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Drought tolerant once established, it reaches 2-10 feet in height and spread, requiring minimal care

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Drought tolerant once established, it reaches 2-10 feet in height and spread, requiring minimal care; each frond typically ranging

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun; featuring a stout trunk and a rosette of dark

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — While it can withstand some drought conditions once established

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — all parts of the Sago Palm are highly toxic if ingested

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — so caution should be exercised if pets or small children are present in the garden

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — palm for full or half

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — The Sago Palm, or Cycas revoluta, is an ancient, slow-growing plant that adds an exotic touch to landscapes; drought tolerant once

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — is a distinctive and ancient plant species that adds an exotic and tropical flair to any landscape design; palm for full or half

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — it is not a true palm but a cycad; cycas revoluta can eventually grow taller (up to 10 feet) under optimal conditions over many

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Cycas revoluta can eventually grow taller (up to 10 feet) under optimal conditions over many years; all parts of the Sago Palm are

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — This slow-growing plant features a stout trunk and a symmetrical rosette of dark green; is a distinctive and ancient plant species

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