Cycas taitungensis Perennial Plant of the Year (aka: Aspidistra 96CPC240) Aspidistra zongbayi

(aka: Aspidistra 96CPC240) Aspidistra zongbayi 'Old Glory' is a 2002 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of a cast iron plant selection made in the wild in Sichuan

We have observed slight foliage burn at 10 degrees F

I was impressed the first time I saw this spectacular H

yet also one of the most heat sensitive

with 42" stalks of flowers

Cycas taitungensis Perennial Plant of the Year (aka: Aspidistra 96CPC240) Aspidistra zongbayiCycas taitungensis hails from Taiwan, and in 2008, we were fortunate to visit the rocky, exposed hillsides in the Taitung Prefecture of southeastern Taiwan where this cycad calls home. Cycas taitungensis is similar in appearance to the popular house plant, Cycas revoluta. In 7 9 years (temperate climates), Cycas taitungensis forms a large rosette of stunning 5' long, dark green, plastic like fronds circling the leg sized trunk which can eventually