Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Tsuga

Species:

Tsuga diversifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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 require cold stratification for 1-2 months to break dormancy; sow in spring.

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