Dioon edule California Honey Bush

Honey Bush

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It is a drought tolerant grass but appreciates water summer water to stay looking fresh

Fall Evergreen/Deciduous Late summer dormant Fragrant Yes Cold Hardy to 10 Attracts pollinators Bees

Dioon edule California Honey BushPalma 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