A very useful tree for reforestation, as an isolated or alignment tree. Erosion control. Timber.
Provenance: Turkey TARSUS-BULADANA
A 30-35m tall conifer with green-yellowish and needle-like leaves. Brown pinecones, orangey slightly cracked and thin bark.
It needs light and humid soils.
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from March to May. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 30-60 days before the sowing.It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
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Sow outdoors |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Germination (in days) | 30-40 or 100 without stratification |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Plant use | Bonsai, Erosion control, Reforestation, Specimen, Street Tree, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 20 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Stratification | Yes |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |