Abies firma - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. 2: 15. (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511154
Common Names
- Firma Fir
- Firma Silver Fir
- Firma Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies firma (also called Japanese fir, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded top and grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in temperate and subalpine climates.
Uses & Benefits
Abies firma is used for timber production and as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies firma has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring and are followed by small, round, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and slow-growing.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies firma is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 30 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 firma
Abies firma is native to the mountains of central and southern Japan.
Abies firma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies firma?
Abies firma
What is the common name of Abies firma?
Firma Fir
What is the natural range of Abies firma?
Japan
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
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies firma Siebold & Zucc.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification