Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Keteleeria

Species:

Keteleeria evelyniana

USDA Symbol:

KEEV

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers mountainous regions with high humidity

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 1–2 months to break dormancy; sow in well-drained seedbed.