This large palm has a solitary grey ringed trunk with a crown of large arching dark green divided fronds. Towards the end of the trees life it produces masses of cream coloured saucer-shaped flowers in large pendant clusters that appear in early summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Caryota urensis naturally found from India to Sri Lanka and Malaysia growing on moist, well-drained fertile soils in an open sunny position with some protection from the mid-day sun. It is frost and drought tender.

Sago Palm is grown for its majestic habit and is planted in large gardens or parks as a specimen or in group plantings in a tropical setting. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and is not suitable for domestic gardens. It tolerates coastal and inland positions and is long lived.
Under cultivation the palm rarely reaches its mature hight. ID 1387

Note:
The local people use the sugary sap to produce an alcoholic drink.

Caryota (kair-ee-OH-tuh)urens (UR-ens)

Arecaceae(ar-ek-AY-see-ee)     
(Palmae)
Palm Family