Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Abies

Species:

Abies forrestii var. smithii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and perform best at cool temperatures around 15-20°C. Viability decreases rapidly in storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI