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Sago-Palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Sago Palm resembles small palms; it is evergreen. It can slowly grow to 10'. It is used for a tropical effect and also looks great in planters. In the low desert, light shade and additional moisture are best. Side sprouts can form multi-trunked individuals. Apply fertilizer at leaf expansion. This plant has few pests.

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.