Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Abies

Species:

Abies magnifica var. critchfieldii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4500 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-eating birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick bark provides moderate fire resistance in mature trees. Young trees are fire-sensitive. Stand-replacing fires historically occurred at long intervals in red fir forests.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Best germination occurs at cool temperatures around 15-20°C.

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