Virgin Palm
Virgin Palm
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Dioon edule
Dioon edule
Palma de la Virgen, Mexican Cycad, Chamal
Central, Eastern and Northern Mexico, to Nuevo Leon
2
–
6 feet
4
–
12 feet
Toxic
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
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About This Plant
Partial shade. Evergreen, with stiff cycad fronds which grow quite large, mostly without a palm-like trunk. Very frost hardy; in recent winters, dioon outperformed sago palm, with no leaf damage at 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
Like sago, dioon is not a true palm but a cycad, an ancient plant. It tolerates limestone soils and tough conditions, but requires moisture to establish; drought-hardy thereafter.
All parts are poisonous if ingested. Sharp edges require careful handling.
Maintenance
Plan on supplemental water to establish; drought hardy thereafter. Always limit pruning of the fronds.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Palm
Size:
2-6' H, 4-12' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Well drained
Wildlife:
Flower Color:
Bloom Time:
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Sabal minor
Cycas revoluta
Salvia coccinea
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