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Cycad, Royal Sago

Cycasmultipinnata

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Genus

Cycas (SY-kas)

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Species

multipinnata (mul-tee-pin-NAY-ta)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

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

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Bloom Time

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