Conifer used as a windbreaker and for timber.
Evergreen conifer up to 40m. The leaves are greyish-green. The cones are rounded not flattened and brown. Their maturity is in autumn.
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Sow outdoors |
Average germination (%) | 20 |
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Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Warm areas |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
Plant use | Bonsai, Desertification, Erosion control, Gardening, Landscaping, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Reforestation, Screen, Specimen, Timber, Windbreak |
Seeds per gram | 160 |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Stratification | Best results |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Moderate |
Direct sowing. Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 30-60 days before the sowing.
Likes sandy and poor soils.