Which Sago Palm Varieties Are Prized? A Full Rundown of the Valuable Varieties

Friends who enjoy cultivating and growing plants are probably no strangers to the sago palm, and many have surely heard the saying "the sago palm blooms." So which varieties of sago palm are prized? Let's take a look!

1. Which Sago Palm Varieties Are Prized

Among sago palms, the Cycas revoluta varieties are relatively prized. Others include the Mexican cycad, the American cycad, the Guangdong cycad, and the Yunnan sago palm. Cycas revoluta is further divided into Brazilian cycad, Sichuan cycad, and Hainan cycad.

2. Introduction to Cycas Varieties

1. Brazilian Cycad

The Brazilian cycad, also called dragon tree, can grow to 6 m tall in its place of origin, with leaves half a meter to one meter long and about 10 cm wide. Potted Brazilian cycads are 50~100 cm tall, with bright green leaves.

2. Hainan Cycad

The Hainan cycad is a national first-class protected plant and an endemic species, listed as a red endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It is distributed in Guangdong, Hainan Island, Haikou and other places. Its fronds are about 1 m long, with sparse leaflets.

3. Sichuan Cycad

The Sichuan cycad is similar to the Yunnan cycad, but the Sichuan cycad's leaves are relatively thick and substantial. It is distributed in Mount Emei, Leshan, Ya'an and other places in western Sichuan. It is often used as a courtyard ornamental tree species.