Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta

Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) is a slow-growing cycad, hardy in USDA zones 9-10, that matures to about 3-10 ft × 3-10 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. It stands up well to drought and salt, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

9-10

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

3-10 ft × 3-10 ft

Spacing

12-24 feet

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Foliage

Green

Tough against

Drought, Salt

Watch out for

Poisonous to humans, Problem for cats, Problem for children, Problem for dogs, Spines/thorns

Native to

Southern Japan