Dioon edule

Palma de la virgen, Chestnut DioonA slow growing cycad that can reach up to eight feet high by six feet wide. Cycads are one of the oldest seed plants and pre datethe dinosaurs. Dioon means two eggs. This plant is becoming endangered. It is toxic to pets.

Full Sun to part shade

Best in well drained soils

Water once a month

-Drought tolerant onceestablished

-Hardy to 20 degrees

Native toMexico