Abies koreana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.H.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 188. (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511223
Common Names
- Korean Fir
- Korean Silver Fir
- Korean Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies koreana (also called Korean Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Korea and 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 koreana 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 koreana has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are dark green and have short, stiff needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies koreana 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 koreana
Abies koreana is native to Korea and can be found in the provinces of Gangwon, Gyeonggi, and North Chungcheong.
Abies koreana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies koreana?
Abies koreana
What is the common name of Abies koreana?
Korean fir
What is the natural range of Abies koreana?
Korea
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
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies koreana E.H.Wilson: Placement according to April 2023 Classification