Locality: |
Ryukyu,
Mitsuhama Ito, Satsuma Islands (islands south of Japan).
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Cold
Hardiness: |
20
F.
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Trunk
type: |
Woody
brown trunk composed of old leaf bases; gives the appearance of
scales.
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Leaf
type: |
Pinnate
(feather shaped) and keeled (ridge shaped).
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Solitary
or Suckering. Tends to sucker profusely.
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Maintenance: |
Easy,
requires little care.
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Speed
of growth: |
Slow
under ideal circumstances a moderate grower.
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Height: |
6+
feet
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Soil
requirements: |
Quick
draining sandy soil.
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Sun
Requirements: |
Full
sun - strong filtered light.
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General
Description: |
This is not a palm but rather a cycad. It is added here
because so many people think that it is a palm, but it's not in the
same family or group.
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Other
Notes: |
This
is actually a cycad and not a palm at all. It is a great plant for
sunny dry and compact areas. Does not require much care. Great
addition to most gardens.
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Cycad
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