Cycas Palm

This Plant is without pot.

Despite the common name, sago palm (Cycas revoluta) technically isn't a true palm tree at all. These fairly low-growing plants with long green fronds are actually cycads, a group of ancient tropical and subtropical plants that usually grow from a trunk that doesn't branch out; it produces nuts but doesn't flower or fruit.

Sago palms are native to warm parts of Japan and southern China, and in cooler climates, they're often grown as houseplants. When grown in the garden, they're best planted in the early spring or late fall. These plants are extremely slow-growing and often put out only one new frond each year, with the feather-like foliage growing in a symmetrical ring. They generally grow larger when planted in the ground versus when they're in containers. After several years, they may reach 2 to 3 feet, but reaching a maximum of 10 feet can take as long as 50 years.