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Cycas circinalis
Also Known As
- False Sago
- Fern Palm
- Queen Sago
Plant type
tree, palm / cycad
size
- H: 10'-20'
- W: 8'-15'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Cycas circinalis plant details
Cycas circinalis is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cycas circinalis
- Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
- Plant family: cycadaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Uses: tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cycas circinalis
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Cycas circinalis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Cycas for your garden
aka Japanese Sago Cycad, Sago Palm
Plant Type
Palm / Cycad
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-10'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Ceylon Sago, False Sago Palm, Queen Sago, Queen Sago Palm, Spiny-Leaved Cycas
Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 20'-33'
Width: 10'-20'
- sun
- drought tolerant
aka Madagascar Sago
Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- drought tolerant
aka Australian Nut Palm, Australian Sago
Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Mount Surprise Blue
Plant Type
Palm / Cycad
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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