Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Abies

Species:

Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 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, seed source for squirrels and crossbills

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Thin bark makes this species fire-sensitive; typically killed by ground fires. Post-fire regeneration occurs from seed rather than resprouting.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 21–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and perform best at cool temperatures around 15-20°C. Germination can be erratic and prolonged.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI