Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Pseudotsuga

Species:

Pseudotsuga japonica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash