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Sago palm and Saw palmetto: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Sago palm Cycas revoluta	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Saw palmetto Serenoa repens
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Native range
Southern Japan	SE. U.S.A.See state guides
Sunlight
Part shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
3–10 ft	4–8 ft
Mature spread
3–10 ft	4–6 ft
USDA hardiness zones
9–12	8–11
Season of interest
Evergreen foliage & cones	Spring–Summer
Garden & wildlife value
Pollinated by insects.	Native fruits feed wildlife, and foliage supports moth caterpillars adapted to this palm.
Growing notes
A very slow-growing cycad, despite its palm-like leaves. All parts are highly poisonous if eaten.	Sharp leaf stalks need space away from paths; creeping trunks can eventually form a wide thicket.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.