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Chestnut Dioon

Dioon Edule

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Overview

Dioon edule, commonly known as Chestnut Dioon, is a slow-growing, evergreen cycad native to Mexico. This palm-like plant features stiff, blue-green leaves reaching lengths of 3-4 feet. Suited for USDA Zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Maturing at around 5-6 feet in height and width, it's drought-tolerant and ideal for xeriscaping or accent positions in a landscape design.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 10–11Type Palm
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — Note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Zamiaceae

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Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — palm for half; additionally, plants should be spaced approximately 5 to 6 feet apart to accommodate their mature, image 57
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — although it thrives best in well-drained soil
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — palm for half
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — Dioon edule, commonly known as Chestnut Dioon, is a slow-growing, evergreen cycad native to Mexico; maturing at around 5-6 feet
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — which extend from a central caudex; suited for USDA Zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires, image 47
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — so caution is advised in spaces frequented by pets or small children; which extend from a central caudex
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — Suited for USDA Zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — it's drought-tolerant and ideal for xeriscaping or accent positions in a landscape design; it is highly drought-tolerant
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — This palm-like plant features stiff, blue-green leaves reaching lengths of 3-4 feet; these leaflets are blue-green, image 59
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — which extend from a central caudex; suited for USDA Zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires
Chestnut Dioon (Dioon Edule) — edule can eventually reach a mature size of 4 to 6 feet in height and spread to about 4 to 6 feet wide; it serves well as an
Dioon Edule
Dioon Edule
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