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Abies religiosa Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good moist but not water-logged soil[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Plants are very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower 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]. Requires a sheltered position, trees are susceptible to wind damage[11]. Trees are tender in most parts of Britain[1, 11], they tolerate temperatures down to about -5 to -10°c[200]. There are trees in Kent and Hampshire that are 12 metres tall[11]. Grows best in the Perthshire valleys of Scotland and other areas with cool wet summers[11]. Growth from young trees has proved to be very vigorous in Britain, 60cm in its first year has been recorded and 70 cm in its third year from seed[185]. New growth takes place mainly between July and October[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 religiosa gardening information |
