Tall ornamental evergreen nut tree native to Chile. Has sharp leaves that evolved over 100 million years ago to deter dinosaurs from browsing. Produces large cones with 250 nuts per cone. 2" long nuts taste good after roasting, resembling corn or chestnut. Thin, easily to peel shell. Hardy to -10° F. Zone 6 - 9. To produce nuts plant 2 or more. Cross pollination is necessary for nut set. These are unsexed seedlings.
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