Cycas revoluta ~ Monrovia® Sago Palm

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.