Dioon holmgrenii (Palma del Sol, Sun Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Zamiaceae |
| Genus | Dioon |
| Species | holmgrenii |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Oaxaca, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -3.8-4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 25-40 |
| Height | 2-6 m |
| Spread | 1-3 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated from seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Grows mainly in forests but can also be found on slopes or in ravines. Prefers a northeast exposure. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, glossy leaves. 130-150 cm long with 230-260 leaflets. |
Photographs
Dioon holmgrenii, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Dioon holmgrenii, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.