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Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta

Sago Palm 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
Spines and thorns
Toxic to
People, Children, Dogs, Cats
Native to
Southern Japan

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