Once it reaches larger sizes, this palm seems to be more hardy. Protect when small. May not flower and fruit on sandy, droughty soils. Manganese deficiency can occur in alkaline soils. Maintain pH within recommended limits.
Growth rate is medium slow.
Bark smooth similar to oaks. Cones remain on tree for 2-3 years. Growth rate is medium fast. Takes regular pruning at proper time well. Growth rate is fast.