Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm - Evergreen Trees Direct

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm

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Size: 200L

500L 200L 100L 50cm/75L 40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm: 0.6m – 0.9m Approx.
50cm: 0.8m – 1m Approx.
100L: 0.9m – 1.5m Approx.
200L: 1.6m – 2m Approx.
500L: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only.

As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range.

If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase.

Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

About Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta, commonly known as Sago Palm, is a striking, slow-growing evergreen cycad with a symmetrical rosette of stiff, deep green, glossy, feather-like fronds. Despite the name, it's not a true palm — but offers a distinctly tropical look and architectural form.

Typically growing 1 to 2 metres high and 1 to 2 metres wide, it produces a thick, textured trunk and a neat crown of fronds that unfurl with a soft lime colour before deepening. It thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates drought once established, and performs well in pots or garden beds. It is excellent for creating a bold focal point in modern, tropical, or coastal gardens.

They look excellent when planted as feature specimens in pots, repeated along paths or entrances, or used in formal designs for texture and symmetry. Suitable for a wide range of climates, it offers year-round evergreen structure with very little maintenance required.

Distinguishing Features

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm is a great option for you if you:

Want Low Maintenance
Want To Prune to Desired Height
Want To Plant in Pots
Have A Small Garden
Want To Add Impact With A Feature Tree
Want Something Easy to Manage
Want Something That Stays Neat
Want Something For A Tight Space

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1–3 m

Mature Width: 1–2 m

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm is expected to grow 0.05–0.2 m per year (extremely slow).

Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta, commonly known as Sago Palm, is a striking, slow-growing evergreen cycad with a symmetrical rosette of stiff, deep green, glossy, feather-like fronds. Despite the name, it's not a true palm — but offers a distinctly tropical look and architectural form.

Typically growing 1 to 2 metres high and 1 to 2 metres wide, it produces a thick, textured trunk and a neat crown of fronds that unfurl with a soft lime colour before deepening. It thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates drought once established, and performs well in pots or garden beds. It is excellent for creating a bold focal point in modern, tropical, or coastal gardens.

They look excellent when planted as feature specimens in pots, repeated along paths or entrances, or used in formal designs for texture and symmetry. Suitable for a wide range of climates, it offers year-round evergreen structure with very little maintenance required.

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Uses in my Garden

Council or Civic Landscapes

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm works in an:

Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.

Is Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm Evergreen or Deciduous?

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1–3 m

Mature Width: 1–2 m

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm is expected to grow 0.05–0.2 m per year (extremely slow).

Growth Rate of Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm is expected to grow 0.05–0.2 m per year (extremely slow).

They are considered to have a:

Slow Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm

Is Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm frost tolerant?

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm Flower?

Cycas revoluta does not produce true flowers; instead, it forms distinctive cone structures. Male plants develop a tall central pollen cone, while females produce a rounded, layered seed cone, creating a unique and sculptural seasonal feature at the crown.

Does Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm flower?

No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm an Australian Native Tree?

No

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm is Native to Native to southern Japan, including the Ryukyu Islands and Kyushu.

What is the Wildlife Value of Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm ?

Its stiff, arching fronds provide shelter for small birds and ground-dwelling wildlife, while the cone structures support insects that contribute to garden biodiversity. The dense crown also creates a shaded micro-habitat ideal for moisture-loving fauna in tropical and Mediterranean-style plantings.

How much Sunlight does Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm need?

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Cycas revoluta performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It is highly sensitive to poor drainage and may fail in heavy clay unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support its strong drought resilience and healthy frond development.

Is Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm Drought Tolerant?

Is Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires occasional watering, but once established Cycas revoluta develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains its symmetrical rosette of fronds with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm

Choose a sunny to partly shaded position with free-draining soil.
Avoid frost pockets — protect young plants in cooler zones.
Backfill with native soil and water in thoroughly.
Do not plant too deep — keep the top of the crown above soil level.
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds (keep mulch away from the trunk).

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm

Feature Planting: Space 1.5 – 2 m apart
Border or Entrance Planting: Space 1 – 1.5 m apart for symmetry
Potting: Suitable for large decorative pots (minimum 40 cm wide)

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm is expected to grow 0.05–0.2 m per year (extremely slow).