Some evidence suggests that the areas of each remaining stands in Guatemala (except for the forest of Los Altos de San Miguel Totonicapán) are usually no larger than 3 square kilometers. Furthermore, the cone crops are irregular and germination is typically poor.
Some studies suggest that the remaining stands in Guatemala (excluding the Los Altos de San Miguel Totonicapán forest) usually occupy areas of less than 3 square kilometers. Moreover, the cone crops often exhibit irregular shapes and have low germination success rates.