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    • Photo of Cycas cairnsiana form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Cycas cairnsiana

    Also Known As

    • Mount Surprise Blue

    Plant type

    palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Cycas cairnsiana plant details

    Cycas cairnsiana is a slow-growing evergreen palm / cycad with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cycas cairnsiana

    Plant type: palm / cycad
    Plant family: cycadaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cycas cairnsiana

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cycas cairnsiana plant

    How to Grow Cycas cairnsiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Cycas circinalis

    aka False Sago, Fern Palm, Queen Sago

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cycas circinalis form by Karl Gercens III
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    Cycas revoluta

    aka Japanese Sago Cycad, Sago Palm

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-10'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cycas revoluta female cone, foliage by 663highland
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    Cycas rumphii

    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
    Photo of Cycas rumphii form by BotBin
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    Cycas thouarsii

    aka Madagascar Sago

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cycas thouarsii form by Jeffdelonge
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    Cycas media

    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
    Photo of Cycas media fruit by Peter Richardson
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