Status:
valid
Authors:
(Royle ex. D.Don) Royle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. t. 86. (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511353
Common Names
- Pindrow Fir
- Pindrow Silver Fir
- Pindrow's Fir
Description
Abies pindrow (also called Pindrow fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to the mountains of western North America. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense crown and short, horizontal branches. Its needles are blue-green and its cones are cylindrical and upright. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in mountain forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Abies pindrow is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It is also used for timber, fuel, and essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies pindrow var. brevifolia Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.
Abies pindrow var. pindrow
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies pindrow has small, yellow-green flowers, with small, brown seeds and seedlings with long, narrow needles.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abies pindrow is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Abies pindrow
Abies pindrow can be found in the mountains of India and Pakistan.
Abies pindrow FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies pindrow?
Abies pindrow
What is the common name of Abies pindrow?
Pindrow fir
What is the natural range of Abies pindrow?
Western Himalayas
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,