Cycas, Cycad, Japanese Sago Palm, King Sago Palm, Sago Cycas, Sago Palm 'Variegata'

Cycasrevoluta

Genus
Cycas (SY-kas)
Species
revoluta (re-vo-LOO-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cycads
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By budding
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Orange Beach, Alabama

Glendale, Arizona

Arden-Arcade, California

Wildomar, California

Wilmington, Delaware

Citra, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Jackson, Mississippi

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Wilmington, DE | November 2010 | positive

I have successfully grown this plant in Wilmington, DE zone 6-7 borderline. Every Thanksgiving, I wrap the trunk with twinkle lights and...Read More

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