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Cycas Revoluta (King Sago
A native to Ryukyu and Kyushu island in Japan king sago palm has a single brownish-black trunk 28 to 45cm thick. The 60cm-1metre long deep dark green leaves are very stiff, oranges red seeds fall from the core when mature.
This single trunk feather leaf cycad prefers a well drained soil, either alkaline or acid though in alkaline soil can develop a manganese deficiency if not fed regularly.
The King Sago Palm likes to be watered regularly its salt tolerance is very good, and will stand a minimum temperature of -8C
The Cycas Revoluta is long used as an ornamental plant throughout Europe it is an eye-catching specimen in an open space or with other foliage plants. It looks superb as a container plant for patio, indoor, or near a pool.
Maximum Height: 3-5metre.
Spread: 3 -5metre.