Why do folks want to grow sago palms?
Q. I have a Sago palm in my backyard, and it started to turn brown in February. What should I have done? This is the second one that has turned brown over the winter. I tried putting a plastic bag over it to provide some protection, but the wind blew it off. Should I use burlap? I also gave it an Epsom salt dousing in late November as advised by a friend in Louisiana who has a yard full of them. Mine seem to do fine until late winter. Please assure me I can grow Sago palms in Virginia since I love them. – Maxine Adams, Norfolk A. It puzzles me that among all the beautiful trees we can grow, including many that stay evergreen, why so many folks want to grow Sago palms. You see many throughout the area; some look good even after five years; some look sad in less time than that. They do not like snow, ice or moisture on their foliage during cold spells, so it’s smart to prevent that happening. The entire frond will turn brown when that occurs. Burlap is always better than plastic to cover
