Genus - Abies
Species - Delavayi
Common name - Delavays Fir
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 6 - 8
Height - 25 m
Spread - 6 m
Plant type - Medium Tree
Vegetation type - Evergreen
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Slow
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral
Soil type - Light (sandy), medium (loamy), heavy (clay)
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Germination rate - 62%
Leaf / Flower color - Dark Green / --
Useful Info | |
Germination | A short period of cold and moist stratification (in the fridge) needed. 1. Soak the seeds in clean water for 24 hours. Fully drain away all of the water and place the seeds in a zip-lock freezer bag. Place the seeds in the fridge. Make sure the seeds during this period not dry out or are waterlogged otherwise the pre-treatment will be ineffective. 2. After 6-8 weeks of teh pretreatment seeds are ready to be sown. 3. Sow in a good quality potting compost. It shoudl be sterile and clean, never used before. Firm the compost gently, water and sow the seeds on the surface. Cover the seeds lightly (~2 mm) of vermiculite or sieved compost. Keep moist and at room temperature. 4. Germination will begin in a few weeks. |