Sunset®: 11-13,17,19-24
USDA: 9b-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 23°F (-5°C)
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in the hot desert
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Origin: Mexico (Chiapas: Distrito de Tonalá), in the mountains, aound 3000 feet elevation (900 m), where it is rare
Growth Habits: Very slow growing up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m); pinnate, rather glossy, blue-green silvery leaves, 2.5 to 3.3 feet long (75-100 cm);200 to 240 leaflets up to 3.6 inches long (9 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate to abundant water, need good drainage, drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds or offsets
Blooming Habits:
Male cones, ovoid, pale brown, 12-16 inches long (30-40 cm), 3 to 4 inches in diameter (7.5-10 cm). The female cones (seed cones) are 16 to 18 inches long (40-45 cm), 8 to 10 inches in diameter (20-25 cm).
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