Sago Palm
Sago Palm
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Cycas revoluta
Sago; Cica; King Palm
2
–
7 feet
3
–
5 feet
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Evergreen
Flowering
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About This Plant
Sun, but appreciates some afternoon shade in summer. Evergreen to 15 degrees F. Sago is an ancient plant with arching glossy leaves and a palm-like form.
Sago tolerates many soil types, including clay, and it is extremely drought hardy once established; adult plants can go for months without supplemental water. Even if plants begin to drop leaves or dessicate in drought, they usually recover after rain.
The fruit on female plants are fatally toxic to dogs (and, unfortunately, they resemble a red rubber ball.)
Maintenance
Slow growing. Overwatering leads to crown and root rot. The leaf bases bear sharp tips and may require gloves for close handling. Expect damage from deep freezes and, increasingly, from Cycad Aulacaspis scale.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Palm
Size:
2-7' H, 3-5' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Bats
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Time:
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
Seeds are poisonous to pets.
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Lagerstroemia indica
Buxus microphylla
Setcreasea pallida
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