Scientific Name:     Cycas Revoluta
Type of Plant:     Tropical/Cycad
Description:     Very primitive, slow growing seed plant with a rugged trunk, topped with stiff, deep green semi-glossy, feathery like leaves.
Height:     10-20’
Width:     Trunk can grow to 1”-12” diameter, leaves grow to 20-60” long
Blooming:  Females produce flower
Fruit:  Male produce cone
Climate Requirements:     Heat tolerant, cold tolerant and drought tolerant
once established. Prefers full sun, but can withstand partial shade.
Care Requirements:     Very low maintenance, but needs well drained soil.
Special Needs:     None
Special Uses/Attributes:     Heavily used commercially as an accent or ornamental plant and it can also be grown indoors as a potted plant w/ bright sun light.
Florida Native:     No
FYI:     Often referred to as a King Sago “Palm.” However, it is not a palm, but a cycad (seed bearing plant.)

Scientific Name:     Chamaerops Humilis
Type of Plant:     Palm
Description:     Slow growing multi, light green frond fan palm.
Height:     15’
Width:     5+
Blooming:     Yes, small yellow flowers hidden close to trunk
Fruit:    No
Climate Requirements:     Extremely heat tolerant, cold tolerant, and drought tolerant.
Care Requirements:     Extremely low maintenance palm that grows well in full sun and partial shade.
Special Needs:     None
Special Uses/Attributes:     Fantastic choice if desiring a tropical palm look, but reside in a cooler climate.
Florida Native:     No
FYI:     Has very sharp “teeth” on frond stems.