Abies densa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 4: 19. (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511103
Common Names
- Dense Fir
- Dense Silver Fir
- Dense Silver Firs
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies densa (also called Dense Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the western United States and Canada. It has a pyramidal shape and grows up to 40 m tall. It has a blue-green foliage and its cones are cylindrical and pendulous. It is found in montane and subalpine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Abies densa is used for its timber, which is used for construction, furniture, and other wood products. It is also used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular choice for landscaping. Its essential oils are used in aromatherapy and its needles are used in herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies densa has small, yellow-green flowers that are monoecious (both male and female flowers are found on the same plant). The seeds are small, winged, and brown. The seedlings are small, with short, dark green needles.
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Abies densa is an evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Abies densa
Abies densa is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Abies densa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies densa?
Abies densa
What is the common name of Abies densa?
Dense fir
What is the natural range of Abies densa?
Western North America
Species in the Abies genus
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies densa Griff.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification