Pinus amamiana

Pinus amamiana

Native to:
Japan | Nansei-shoto

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Taxonomy

Division:
Coniferophyta | - Conifers
Family:
Pinaceae
Genus:
Pinus
Species:
Pinus amamiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification to break dormancy; sow in well-drained seedbed.

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