Torreya fargesii var yunnanensis       0

Author: (Wan Chun Cheng (1908-1987) & Li Kuo Fu (1934-)) Ning Kang (fl. 1995)
Family: Taxaceae
Genus: Torreya
Synonym(s): Torreya yunnanensis
English name: Yunnan nutmeg
Zone: Asia
References for the genus
- A handbook of the world's conifers 1+2, Aljos Farjon. 2010 pag. 998. ISBN
General specifications
Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Reproduction mode: variable plant with a variable sexuality
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Endangered

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 16,4ft x 9,8ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Soak the seeds in ambient water for 12h. Keep in refrigerator at 39°F for 10 weeks in humid substrat. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and protected from direct sunlight. The seeds germinate in 6-200 weeks.

Germination references for the genus
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address

Experiences in the garden
20-01-20A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Sandeman collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
05-05-20 Sown 6 seeds in a forest pot 2L, they did not geminate in Serre6.
Protocol: Spring Strat Hum 10wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F No direct sun 6-200w