min fir
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A large, evergreen, coniferous tree with a pyramidal crown that can grow over 20m tall. Dense needle-like foliage is pale-green when young, later maturing to dark green. Stiff, sharp-pointed needles are 1.5-2cm long, tips are bent upwards. Glossy green above, with two stomatal lines on reverse. Young shoots are pale-grey. Small purple seed cones develop on adult trees in spring, later maturing to purple-brown.
Scientific classification
- Species
- min fir (Abies recurvata)
- Genus
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- 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 min fir
Distribution map
Southeastern Tibet to Central China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of min fir
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min fir care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed.
Growing
GrowingGrows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. Fast growing in optimal conditions, this Fir is reasonably drought-tolerant. See conifer cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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