Sago palm (cycad) for Saudi landscapes; low-medium water use, best in full sun / part shade. Typical mature height 1-3 m.
Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm)
Description
Sago palm (cycad) (Cycas revoluta) is a compact, slow-growing architectural cycad used as an accent plant for entrances, courtyards, planters, and formal landscape compositions in Saudi projects.
– Sun: Full sun / Part shade
– Water use: Low-Medium (maintain consistent moisture during establishment)
– Soil: Well-drained sandy or amended soils; avoid chronic waterlogging.
– Tolerance: Heat resilient; salinity tolerance rated Low-Medium
– Typical mature size: 1-3 m tall (spread 1-2 m)
– Uses: Entrances, courtyards, planters, feature groupings, and architectural accents.
Establishment: Plant in free-draining soil, avoid overwatering around the crown, and protect the growing point from mechanical damage.
Additional information
| Water use class | Low-Medium |
|---|---|
| Salinity tolerance | Low-Medium |
| Sun exposure | Full sun / Part shade |
| Growth form | Palm-like |
| Mature height (m) | 1-3 |
| Mature spread (m) | 1-2 |
| Habit | Evergreen |
| Origin | Exotic/Adapted |
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