California Red Fir, Red Fir Abies magnifica

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Botanical Name:

Abies magnifica

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Abies

Species:

magnifica

Common Name:

California Red Fir, Red Fir

Seeds Per Pound:
6,421
Quantity:
4.82 lb
Germination:
76%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
95%
Height:
120-180 feet
Collection Locale:
California
Mt. Shasta
Crop Year:
2022
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6

 

 

In Stock: 4.82 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days.
Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Grows well in heavy clay soils, requiring a cool position in a good moist but not water-logged soil.
* Very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower in dense shade.
* Prefers growing on a north-facing slope. more...
* It is a large evergreen tree typically up to 40-60 m tall and 2 m trunk diameter. more...
Comments:
Used for timber and pulp; good for western United States