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Dioon spinulosum


Giant Dioon




Origin:  Native to Mexico.
Family
Zamiaceae
Genus
Dioon
Species
spinulosum
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
9b - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
9a and greater
RHS Hardiness Zone
H1c - H3
Temperature (°C)
-5 to 10
Temperature (°F)
23 to 50
Height
5 to 15 m
Spread
1.5 to 2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This cycad is one of the tallest species in its genus. A single trunk supports large, green, leaves that radiate from the centre.
Landscape
Rock garden, city landscaping, and as a single specimen.
Cultivation
Grow in moist, gritty, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Shape
Upright to rounded.
Growth
Fast
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Limestone cliffs, rocky hillsides, and tropical rainforests.
Leaf Description
Green, pinnate leaves measuring 1.5 to 2 m radiate from the top of the stem.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division.
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