Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm)

Cycas revoluta commonly called the Sago palmis a native Japanese cycad often referred to as a ‘living fossil’ because cycads have been onthe earth for over 100 million years – that’s even before the dinosaurs went extinct!This is a striking ornamental tree. The plant has a rosette of large thick green feathery leaves that grow on top of a trunk. Although it looks like a palm, it ismore closely related to the conifers. Each plant is either a male or female, whit the females producing a flower and males producing a cone.

Sago palmsarevery slow-growing, which translates to a higher price tag. They are suitable for both pots and planting in the ground for areas that receive either full sun or part shade. They are excellent for adding a tropical feel to your garden but also fit right into a desert or formal style garden.Theyare extremely long-lived, surviving over 200 years.

Please note: (1) The leaf tips are sharp and therefore should be planted in appropriate locations. (2)Caution: Ingestion of cycad seeds are highly toxictopeopleand animals.