| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6-8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Male cones are pale brown, cylindrical in shape and 12-16 inches long. Female cones are up to 14 inches long, pale gray in color, resemble a pineapple in shape and contains up to 200 creamy-white seeds. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Dioecious |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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