cycad palm tree
The cycad palm tree is an extraordinary plant that brings an ancient, lush vibe to gardens and interior spaces across New Zealand. Despite the name, cycads are not true palms, but their sculptural, arching fronds and stout trunks certainly evoke a tropical palm aesthetic. With origins dating back to prehistoric times, the cycad palm tree has evolved into a resilient, slow-growing marvel that makes for an excellent feature plant in landscape design, patio pots, or conservatories. Their intriguing shapes, tolerance to a range of conditions, and minimal maintenance requirements have made cycad palm trees increasingly popular with both beginner gardeners and plant collectors.
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese Windmill Palm)
Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as the Windmill Palm, is a hardy, evergreen palm ideal for New Zealand gardens. It features a tall, slender trunk topped with large, fan-shaped green leaves that create a tropical look. This palm grows slowly to about 8 m tall and 2 m wide.
Cycas revoluta
Cycas revoluta, commonly known as the Sago Palm, King Sago, Sago Cycad, or Japanese Sago Palm, is an impressive and popular, small Palm tree. It grows with a fibrous trunk which is topped with a whorl of feathery, dark green fronds held with a gentle arch as it grows to 3 m tall and the same wide.
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