Cycas thouarsii

Cycas thouarsii Details

Cycas thouarsii, commonly known as the Madagascar Sago Palm or Madagascar Cycad, is an impressive, small Palm tree. It grows with a rugged trunk which is topped with a whorl of feathery fronds. It grows symmetrically with glossy, dark green fronds held with a gently arching manner. This evergreen typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when positioned on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. It will tolerate light frost once established but does need protection white it establishes. Cycas thouarsii makes an excellent specimen and is commonly added to tropical plantings, maintained in a container, planted around a pool or other living areas, added to a mixed planting, or used in building foyer plantings.