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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 8–11Type PalmClimate Subtropical
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — but it is particularly important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot; it's important to note that the leaflets, image 59

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Cycadaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (154)

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — It's important to note that the leaflets are quite stiff and can be sharp; hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in, image 106
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — While it can withstand some drought conditions once established; this slow-growing plant features a stout trunk and a, image 109
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Cycas revoluta can eventually grow taller (up to 10 feet) under optimal conditions over many years
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) — Cycas revoluta can eventually grow taller (up to 10 feet) under optimal conditions over many years; all parts of the, image 39
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — While it can withstand some drought conditions once established; this slow-growing plant features a stout trunk and a, image 45
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, image 34
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — palm for full or half; while it can withstand some drought conditions once established, image 112
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, image 86
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — It's well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11 and thrives in full sun to partial shade; the Sago Palm, or Cycas revoluta
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — palm for full or half; while it can withstand some drought conditions once established, image 80
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, image 118
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Drought tolerant once established, it reaches 2-10 feet in height and spread, requiring minimal care; each frond, image 52
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — palm for full or half; while it can withstand some drought conditions once established, image 96
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — but it is particularly important to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot; it's important to note that the leaflets, image 107
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Cycas revoluta can eventually grow taller (up to 10 feet) under optimal conditions over many years; all parts of the, image 103
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — each frond typically ranging from 20 to 60 inches long; it's well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11 and, image 105
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — It's well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11 and thrives in full sun to partial shade; the Sago Palm, or, image 108
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, image 102
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — Drought tolerant once established, it reaches 2-10 feet in height and spread, requiring minimal care; each frond, image 36
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — It's important to note that the leaflets are quite stiff and can be sharp; hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in, image 122
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — While it can withstand some drought conditions once established; this slow-growing plant features a stout trunk and a symmetrical
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta) — all parts of the Sago Palm are highly toxic if ingested
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