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Abies recurvata Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good moist but not water-logged soil[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Extremely shade tolerant, especially when young, though it grows more slowly in dense shade[81]. Intolerant of atmospheric pollution[1]. Prefers slightly acid conditions down to a pH of about 5[200]. Prefers growing on a north-facing slope[200]. This species is closely related to A. delavayi[11]. Plants are susceptible to damage by late frosts[1]. Of moderate growth, height increases of 45cm per year for 50 years have been recorded[185]. Trees grow best in the Perthshire valleys of Scotland and other areas with cool wet summers[11]. 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 recurvata gardening information |
