How Do You Plant Sago Palm Trees?
Despite its name, the sago palm is not really a palm at all. A primitive plant, the sago palm is actually a Cycad, or living fossil. The strong trunks of the sago palm measure approximately 2 feet in diameter, complementing the 25-foot height of the mature tree. Suitable for growing in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 8, the sago palm will thrive when planted in full sun and well-drained soil, with a pH between 6.1 and 6.5. Test your soil before planting the sago palm. Purchase a soil testing kit from a plant nursery and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the pH. If the testing kit reveals a pH below 6.1, you will need to amend with lime. For a pH above 6.5, add peat moss. Break up the soil with a garden fork, creating a fine planting medium. Add the required amendment to the soil according to manufacturer’s instructions. Dig a planting hole for the sago palm that matches the height of its container. Dig the hole twice the container’s width. Remove the sag
