Sago Palm is a very slow growing symmetrical evergreen shrub that, despite the name, is closer to a conifer than a palm. The arching, palm-like palmate foliage with revolute edges sits atop a shaggy upright trunk creating a feathery rosette. Grows best with part sun and consistently moist well-drained sandy soils. Males produce upright yellow pollen cones, while females will produce round cones with bright red seeds if a male is nearby. Does not flower when indoors. Drought tolerant once established.
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Japan and southern China |
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Height: |
3’ - 10’ |
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Spread: |
3’ - 10’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Spider mites may be a problem in dry air. Watch for mealybugs and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Screening, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Yarrow, Yucca, Devil's Backbone
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
