Yunnan You Shan Data Sheet

• Common name: Yunnan you Shan

• Latin name: Keteleeria Evelyniana

• Genus: Pinaceae

• Height: 40 m (131 ft)

• Type: Evergreen

• Hardiness: Zone 7–10

• Conservation status: Least concern

Keteleeria evelyniana, commonly known as the Yunnan You Shan, is a conifer native to East Asia. Its range extends across Vietnam.

This tree is generally found at medium altitudes, mostly from 500 m (1,640 ft) to 1,500 m (4,920 ft). The bark is thin and dark brown. The cones are 7 cm in diameter and can be spherical, conical or oblong. The cones contain winged seeds.

The Yunnan you Shan is a small to medium evergreen conifer, reaching a height of 40 m (131 ft).

It can live up to 400 years.

This tree produces a rot resistant wood which is used in construction and furniture making.

Pre Germination

These seeds need no pretreatment or stratification before sowing. Fill trays or pots with quality compost and firm down gently. Spread seeds across the surface; around 25 in a 10 cm pot is ideal. Cover with 3 mm of compost and gently firm down.

Keep compost damp, not soaking wet or dried out. Place pots or trays on a warm windowsill or in a warm conservatory. Germination should occur at 1–3 weeks.

Post Germination

Keep seedlings in a bright, well-ventilated area such as a windowsill to avoid damping off disease. Ensure seedlings never dry out or become waterlogged. These seedlings are large and sturdy and will give you little hassle. They can be separated into 4" pots at 15–20 weeks; by this stage they are frost hardy and can stay outside. Fertilization is not required up to this point. During spring and summer we advise using an NPK 10-10-10 fertilizer every 4 weeks.

CAUTION: Slugs and snails love juicy young pines and spruce.

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