Cycas revoluta ~ Monrovia® Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta ~ Monrovia® Sago PalmMonrovia 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

Monrovia® 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. 

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.