cycad plant
The cycad plant is one of the oldest plant groups on earth, often called "living fossils" because of their prehistoric origin. Native to various warm climates, cycads are renowned for their dramatic, sculptural foliage and resilience, making them a favourite among New Zealand gardeners seeking a striking, low-maintenance feature for their landscape. With their uniquely textured leaves and stout, woody trunks, cycad plants provide a tropical, architectural accent in gardens or pots. They thrive in free-draining soil and full sun or partial shade, suiting coastal, formal, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. Whether you're new to gardening or an experienced plant collector, a cycad plant offers both beauty and hardiness to your outdoor living spaces.
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. Cycas revoluta makes an excellent specimen and is commonly added to tropical plantings, maintained in a container, planted around a pool or other outdoor living areas, or added to a mixed planting.
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Daphniphyllum macropodum
Daphniphyllum macropodum is a truly impressive evergreen tree. The young growth in spring resembles masses of miniature Cycads and has red hues. Older foliage sits as a rosette with a downward arch and is dark green. The combination of old and new foliage produces quite a dramatic display and affords the tree a lush appearance. Clusters of small, cream flowers in spring result in purple berries in autumn. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of moderate frost once established. This evergreen is typically grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a courtyard garden, included in a tropical garden, or planted around outdoor living areas.
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