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Dioon holmgrenii
Palma del Sol, Sun Palm
Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico.
| Family |
| Zamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Dioon |
| Species |
| holmgrenii |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -3.8-4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 25-40 |
| Height |
| 2-6 m |
| Spread |
| 1-3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from seed. |
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