Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
Sago Palm is a bold, architectural cycad prized for its symmetrical form and strong visual presence. Although often grouped with palms, it is an ancient plant species valued in landscaping for its durability, low maintenance, and ability to create structured, high-impact planting designs.
Key attributes
Foliage: Stiff, glossy dark green fronds radiate in a perfect circular crown, creating a striking, sculptural effect.
Hardiness: Extremely tough once established; tolerant of heat, drought, and coastal conditions. Best suited to frost-light environments or protected positions.
Growth: Slow-growing, producing new flushes of fronds seasonally; ideal for long-term landscape structure.
Form: Compact, symmetrical rosette atop a thick, textured trunk; excellent for feature planting and formal layouts.
Sizes available
From small container grades suitable for pots and early planting through to advanced specimens with well-developed trunks for immediate impact.
A range of intermediate sizes available for staged planting or design flexibility.
Landscape uses
Feature and focal point planting
Formal and structured garden designs
Courtyards and entranceways
Coastal and low-maintenance landscapes
Container planting for patios and terraces
Planting & care notes
Soil: Requires free-draining soil; performs best in sandy or well-structured mixes. Avoid heavy, wet soils.
Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade; tolerates a range of light conditions once established.
Water: Low water requirements once established; avoid overwatering, particularly in cooler conditions.
Maintenance: Very low. Remove older fronds as they yellow to maintain a clean, symmetrical appearance; minimal ongoing care required.
Fertiliser: Benefits from occasional feeding with a slow-release fertiliser to support healthy growth and colour.
Availability and supply: We stock a range of grades from small container plants through to advanced, trunked specimens suitable for high-impact landscape use. Ideal for landscapers, developers, and retail customers. Contact us for current availability, sizing, and project pricing.