🌴 Sago Palm – 7 Gallon

Timeless, bold, and elegant, the Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) is not a true palm at all but an ancient cycad, a plant lineage dating back over 200 million years. With its feathery, perfectly symmetrical crown of dark green fronds, the Sago Palm brings a sense of strength, endurance, and longevity to any garden. Revered in Asia as a symbol of resilience and prosperity, it is both a statement plant and a living piece of history.

🌿 History & Meaning

• Native to southern Japan and the Ryukyu Islands, this plant has been cultivated for centuries as both an ornamental feature and a cultural treasure.

• Its symbolism of longevity and permanence makes it a popular gift plant and centerpiece for elegant landscapes.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Hardy in Zones 8–11 (perfectly suited for our Georgia climate).

• Prefers well-draining sandy soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.

🌸 Blooming & Growth Habit

• Sago Palms are dioecious: male plants produce tall golden cones, while female plants may form a rounded bloom-like structure that can bear seeds. Blooming is rare and may not occur every year.

• Growth is slow but steady, making them long-lived features in the landscape.

📏 Mature Size

• Height: 4–10 ft tall over time.

• Width: 4–6 ft wide at maturity.

• Excellent for use in containers, entryway planters, or as bold focal points in the garden.

🌱 Planting & Care Instructions

1. Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper. Place the plant so the crown sits just above soil level. Backfill with well-draining soil and water thoroughly.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first season to establish roots; once established, very drought-tolerant.

3. Fertilizing: Feed in spring and midsummer with a balanced palm or cycad fertilizer.

4. Maintenance: Trim old, yellowing fronds close to the trunk. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

5. Winter Care: Hardy in Zone 9, though during severe freezes, protect the crown with mulch or frost cloth.

🌼 Complimentary Plant Material

Pair your Sago Palm with:

• Encore Azaleas – for seasonal color beneath its bold fronds.

• Color Guard Yucca – another structural accent with striking foliage.

• Boxwood or Dwarf Holly – to frame and soften the palm’s architectural form.

• Lavender or Rosemary – for fragrance and low-maintenance texture.

✨ With its stately presence and ancient heritage, the Sago Palm is more than just a plant—it’s a living heirloom that adds southern elegance and timeless style to any home or garden.