Rogers Trees and Shrubs - Abies firma Tree


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Abies firma. Click a photo to enlarge it. back to list

synonyms: Japanese Fir, Momi Fir

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tree/shrub type: Conifers

foliage: Evergreen

size: Tall forest trees (above 10m)

leaf type: Needles/Needle like

types of fruit: Trees and shrubs with cones

flowering period: Spring

leaf colour: Leaves green

growing conditions: Frost tolerant plants USDA zone 7 to -10°F or -22°C

Abies firma Sieb. & Zucc. Momi Fir or Japanese Fir
Native to south Japan, grown in collections and for ornament in large gardens. Height may reach 24-30m (80-100ft). Male flowers shed pollen at the end of April, females are 2.5cm (1in) long developing into 8cm (3½in) cones. Foliage is bright green above, silvery below and has a distinct leathery feel to it. The needles are dark green and conspicuously tapering towards the base, with 2 sharp points at their tips. Bark is pinkish-grey Z6.

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