Abies cephalonica

Grecian Fir

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Family: Pinaceae

Growing Conditions

Height:36.0
Habit:Tree
Hardiness:4-8
Growth Rate:M
Soil:LMH
Light:FSN
Moisture:M

Physical Characteristics

Abies cephalonica is an evergreen Tree growing to 36 m (118ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate.See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Care Guide

Aspect How to do it Watering Frequency, how to tell if too much/too little Light Direct / indirect Temperature Ideal range Soil Best type Fertilizer How often, what type

Abies cephalonica is an evergreen Tree growing to 36 m (118ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate.See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Common problems & solutions

Abies cephalonica is an evergreen Tree growing to 36 m (118ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate.See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Benefits

Abies cephalonica is an evergreen Tree growing to 36 m (118ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate.See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Propagation

Abies cephalonica is an evergreen Tree growing to 36 m (118ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate.See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.

FAQ

Abies cephalonica is an evergreen Tree growing to 36 m (118ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate.See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Cultivation & Care

Care Level

["Fully Hardy", "Moist Soil", "Full shade", "Semi-shade", "Full sun"]

Propagation

Seed - sow early February in a greenhouse or outdoors in March[78]. Germination is often poor, usually taking about 6 - 8 weeks[78]. Stratification is said to produce a more even germination so it is probably best to sow the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn[80, 113]. The seed remains viable for up to 5 years if it is well stored[113]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for at least their first winter in pots. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Alternatively, if you have sufficient seed, it is possible to sow in an outdoor seedbed. One report says that it is best to grow the seedlings on in the shade at a density of about 550 plants per square metre[78] whilst another report says that they are best grown on in a sunny position[80].

Habitat & Distribution

Native Range:EUROPE: Greece
Habitats:Cool wet mountainsides over 800 metres[50, 200].
Conservation:IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

Other Uses

Wood - light, soft, durable. Used for construction, pulp, etc[61, 148].

Special Uses

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