Comparing Sago Palm varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Sago Palm family and have some observations to share. long-lived structure that becomes more impressive over decades varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — wrapping the crown with fleece in winter for borderline hardy species applies across all of them.

root bound decline in pots left too long without repotting affects some more than others, particularly in adverse conditions. I grow mine in a poolside or coastal garden planting which works well for most varieties. cold weather protection needed in winter for tender varieties is the clearest moment of differentiation between varieties — that's when the character of each comes through. Worth growing a few side by side if you have the space.