Abies kawakamii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hayata) Ito
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Encycl. Jap. 2: 167. (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511221
Common Names
- Kawakamii Fir
- Kawakamii Silver Fir
- Kawakamii Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies kawakamii (also called Kawakami's Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Japan. It has a pyramidal shape and grows up to 40 meters tall. It is found in moist, cool temperate forests and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C.
Uses & Benefits
Abies kawakamii is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies kawakamii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are short, with a single, upright stem and small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies kawakamii is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Abies kawakamii
Abies kawakamii is native to Japan and can be found on the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
Abies kawakamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies kawakamii?
Abies kawakamii
What is the common name of Abies kawakamii?
Kawakami's fir
What is the natural range of Abies kawakamii?
Central and southern 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
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies kawakamii (Hayata) Ito: Placement according to April 2023 Classification