Tag: dioon edule

Q: My friend just purchased a Dioon palm. It looks like a sago palm to me. What is the difference?

Posted: July 4, 2017

A: The Dioon edule is a cycad similar to its cousin the sago palm. Dioon edule is also known as the Chestnut Dioon or Virgin palm. Its origin is Mexico. In its homeland, Dioon is… Read More

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes

Tags: Chestnut dioon, dioon edule, Virgin palm

Fact sheet: Chestnut Dioon

by kathywarner

Posted: May 20, 2017

Dioon edule is the most widely available, as well as the most-cold hardy of the uncommon cycads grown in Florida. This species prefers sandy conditions in full sun, but performs well in virtually any… Read More

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes

Tags: Chestnut dioon, cold hardy palm, demonstration garden, dioon edule

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