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The cycad tree is an ancient and striking addition to any New Zealand garden, offering a unique combination of bold foliage and architectural form. Renowned for their slow growth and resilience, cycad trees are prized both in landscape design and as statement potted specimens. Their palm-like leaves and dramatic crowns bring a prehistoric charm to subtropical, coastal, or even formal garden settings. If you’re searching for a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant feature, a cycad tree could be the ideal choice.

Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm) in a luxurious garden.

Cycas revoluta

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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.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Palms
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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What is a Cycad Tree?

Despite their palm-like appearance, cycads are not true palms. In fact, the cycad tree belongs to one of the oldest plant families on Earth, with a lineage dating back over 250 million years. Cycad trees are evergreen, generally slow-growing, and treasured for their symmetrical rosettes of finely divided leaves and impressive trunks. Most cycads are easy to grow in well-drained soil and position well in full sun or partial shade, tolerating dry conditions once established.

Popular Cycad Tree Varieties

New Zealand gardeners have an excellent range of cycad species to consider. If you love the classic look, Cycas revoluta, also known as the Sago Palm, is highly sought-after for its glossy, arching leaves and robust adaptability. For a taller, more dramatic presence, Lepidozamia peroffskyana (Cycad) is a fine choice, renowned for its lush foliage and architectural stature.

Those seeking a native look might opt for Macrozamia communis (Burrawang Cycad), a hardy and versatile Australian cycad prized for its resilience in coastal gardens and naturalistic plantings. The impressive Macrozamia moorei (Moores Cycad) offers dramatic, blue-green leaves and an upright habit that makes it a focal point in larger landscapes.

Growing and Caring for Cycad Trees

Cycad trees are refreshingly easy to care for with just a few simple guidelines. They prefer well-drained soils and sunny to partly shaded aspects, making them well-suited to many New Zealand environments. Cycad trees are naturally drought-tolerant and only require occasional watering once established, making them a sustainable choice for water-wise gardens. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring to support healthy leaf growth, and watch your plant develop slowly but surely over the years. Be sure to protect young plants from severe frost, and keep an eye out for mealybugs or scale insects.

Landscaping with Cycad Trees

Thanks to their bold structure and evergreen foliage, cycad trees suit tropical, coastal, or Mediterranean-inspired planting schemes. They mix beautifully with foliage plants like Daphniphyllum macropodum for layered texture, or work as outstanding stand-alone features in pots or rock gardens. Use cycads to frame garden entrances or add symmetry to contemporary designs for year-round impact.

Whether you’re starting with a rugged Macrozamia communis (Burrawang Cycad) or the stately Lepidozamia peroffskyana (Cycad), each cycad tree promises lasting beauty, resilience, and timeless appeal for your New Zealand garden.


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