| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 15 to 20 feet or more |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Cones are yellowish-orange in color; male cones are approximately 18 inches in length, female cones are approximately 22 inches in length and slightly wooly. Cones produce numerous bright red seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Dioecious |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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