Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm)

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.