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Abies homolepis Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good moist but not water-logged soil[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower in dense shade[81]. Intolerant of atmospheric pollution[1]. This species is the most tolerant of the genus to atmospheric pollution[185, 200]. Prefers slightly acid conditions down to a pH of about 5[200]. Prefers growing on a north-facing slope[200]. This species thrives in Britain, succeeding in the drier east of the country though growing better in the moister west and at its best in the Perthshire valleys of Scotland[11]. Growth is fairly good, averaging around 30 cm per year for at least the first 100 years[185]. Increase in girth is also reasonable, 1.2 metres in 36 years has been recorded[185]. Trees should be planted into their permanent positions when they are quite small, between 30 and 90cm in height. Larger trees will check badly and hardly put on any growth for several years. This also badly affects root development and wind resistance[200]. Plants are strongly outbreeding, self-fertilized seed usually grows poorly[200]. They hybridize freely with other members of this genus[200]. For further Abies homolepis gardening information |
