Dioon spinulosum (Giant Dioon) - Image 6

Botanical name: Dioon spinulosum

Common names: Giant Dioon, Gum Palm

Family: Zamiaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterThorny or spiny
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Dioon spinulosum (Giant Dioon) with a large brown cone and sharp long green leaves
Female cone
Large female reproductive cone nestled among the fronds.
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