Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Abies

Species:

Abies chensiensis var. chensiensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and cool temperatures around 15-20°C. Fresh seed shows higher germination rates than stored seed.

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