Size: Very slow to 20 feet tall (6 m).
Min. Temperature: 10°F (-12°C)
Water Requirements: Moderate water, in well drained soil
Sun Requirements: Light shade
Origin: Western India, Iran, Saudi Arabia
Leaf: Costapalmate, Stiff, blue gray
Trunk: Clustering 12 inches in diameter (30 cm).
Flower: Flower stalk coming from Terminal.
Fruit: Brownish red when ripe. 0.75 inches in diameter. round.
Seed: 0.5 inch in diameter. round.

It needs lime and very well-drained soil.

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