Forrest fir
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A large conical evergreen tree with an open habit when young. Bark is smooth, silvery-grey, new shoots are red-brown with white resinous buds. Short needles are densely arranged around each shoot in multiple ranks. The needles are up to 3cm long and 2.5mm wide, dark green above, silvery white beneath. Ovoid-cylindrical seed cones are 8-15cm long, blue when young, with protruding bracts.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Forrest fir (Abies forrestii)
- Genus
- Abies
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Forrest fir
Distribution map
Western China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Forrest fir
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Forrest fir care guide
- Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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