Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm)
Cycad, Japanese Sago Palm, Sago Palm, King Sago Palm, Cycas miquelii, Cycas sexseminifera
Very slow-growing and long-lived, award-winning Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm) is a palm-like evergreen perennial with a very attractive rosette of shiny, arching, pinnate leaves, up to 2-5 ft. long (60-150 cm), atop a rugged upright trunk. Each leaf is divided into many narrow, leathery, spiny-tipped, deep green leaflets adorned with revolute edges. This plant is dioecious. Therefore, female plants will not produce seed without a nearby male. Mature male plants produce upright golden-brown, ovoid inflorescences. Female plants produce tight clusters of reddish fruits. Resistant to salt and drought, it can survive short periods at 15ºF (-9ºC). Popular as an ornamental plant throughout the world, it makes an eye-catching specimen and looks superb in a container.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows with an upright habit up to 3-10 ft. tall and wide (90-300 cm).
- Easily grown in moist, well-drained soils in part shade or bright light with some protection from full sun. Needs regular and consistent moisture with soil surface nearly drying between water applications. Appreciates a good mulch. Drought tolerant once established.
- Great for beds and borders, containers, Mediterranean gardens, rock gardens or as a lawn specimen.
- No serious disease or pest issues.
- Propagate by seed or suckers.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to Japan, China.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Palms - Cycads, Perennials |
Plant Family | Palms - Cycads |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 10' (90cm – 3m) |
Spread | 3' – 10' (90cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Palms - Cycads, Perennials |
Plant Family | Palms - Cycads |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 10' (90cm – 3m) |
Spread | 3' – 10' (90cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |