Dioon edule (Chestnut Dioon, Virgin's Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Zamiaceae |
| Genus | Dioon |
| Species | edule |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12a - 12b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 -60 |
| Height | 2-2.5 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Sown from seed. |
| Cultivation | Very adaptable plants. They prefer well drained soil with consistant water. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Tropical forested areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Palm-like stem, 20-50 cm in diameter. |
| Leaf Description | 20-150 leathery, feather-like leaves. Arranged in clusters, the leaves grow to be about 100-200 cm long. 70-150 leaflets grow on each leaf and grow into a point. |
Photographs
Dioon edule, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Dioon edule, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
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