Abies sachalinensis var. gracilis
Abies sachalinensis var. gracilis
- Native to:
- Russia
GBIF: Kharkevich, S.S.; Buch, T.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Abies
- Species:
- Abies sachalinensis var. gracilis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold-moist stratification and light for optimal germination. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch