Dioon edule
Chestnut Dioon
Family: Zamiaceae Zamia
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, massing, specimen |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown, red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Palm |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |