Abies religiosa
Abies religiosa
- Native to:
- Guam | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Wikimedia: Rafael Saldaña (www.flickr.com) from mexico city, Mexico
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Abies
- Species:
- Abies religiosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 6000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow in moist, well-drained medium.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash