Abies sibirica subsp. sibirica

Abies sibirica subsp. sibirica

Native to:
China | Russia

Taxonomy

Division:
Coniferophyta | - Conifers
Family:
Pinaceae
Genus:
Abies
Species:
Abies sibirica subsp. sibirica

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
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 21–60 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification. Germination is best with fresh seed as viability declines with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI