Sago Palm Cycas revoluta Cycadaceae
Form: Tree (not a true palm, actually related to conifers) Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 10ft high by 6ft wide Leaves: 3 ft long; frond-like with sharp pointed spines Flowers: n/a; Fruit: Cone with seeds on female plants only Stems/Trunks: Tall trunk on old specimens, occasional offsets at base Range/Origin: Japan Hardiness: Sunset Zones; 8-24, 20°F Comments: Low litter, Spiny leaves CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full or partial sun Water: Regular Soil: Not tolerant of alkaline soils, good drainage Propagation: Offsets, seeds Maintenance: Minimal; removal of offsets if desired, removal of spent fronds
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