Dioon edule bees Pack in gift box

Pack in gift box

butterflies Container Plant Yes Erosion Control Yes Bank Stabilization Yes Fire Resistant No Deer resistant Local plant No

It has white and pink flowers that bloom in winter and spring and small red fruit that bloom after the flowers and are edible

fine in clay

Dioon edule bees Pack in gift boxPalma de la virgen, Chestnut Dioon A 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 date the 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 once established Hardy to 20 degrees Native to Mexico