Abies fargesii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 256. (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511143
Common Names
- Farges' Fir
- Farges' Silver Fir
- Farges' Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies fargesii (also called Farges' Fir, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen conifer with long, dark-green needles and small, purple cones. It is native to China and is found in moist, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Abies fargesii is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies fargesii var. faxoniana (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Tang S.LiuAbies fargesii var. sutchuensis Franch.
Abies fargesii var. fargesii
Abies fargesii var. sutchuenensis Franch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies fargesii has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single needle-like leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies fargesii is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Abies fargesii
Abies fargesii can be found in the mountains of western China and parts of Tibet.
Abies fargesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies fargesii?
Abies fargesii
What is the common name of Abies fargesii?
Farges' fir
What is the natural range of Abies fargesii?
Central and western China
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
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies fargesii Franch.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification