cycads and palms
Cycads and palms have long captivated gardeners and landscape designers alike with their striking forms, lush foliage, and ancient lineage. These unique plants create an immediate sense of relaxation and sophistication in New Zealand gardens, giving both a tropical vibe and architectural drama. Whether you’re designing a subtropical oasis or seeking drought-tolerant statement plants for your landscape, exploring cycads and palms can transform your outdoor living space. This page is your guide to discovering the beauty, care, and uses of cycads and palms, with recommended species that thrive in Kiwi gardens.
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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