Sakhalin fir
Also known as: Sachalin fir
An evergreen coniferous tree, with a broadly pyramidal crown, growing up to 30 metres high in optimal conditions. The needle-like foliage is dark green, with 2 narrow greenish-white stomatal lines on the underside. Needles are narrow and soft in texture, 1.2 - 3.5cm long and 1mm wide. Young seed cones (5-8cm long) are purple-brown, maturing to dark brown.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sakhalin fir (Abies sachalinensis)
- 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 Sakhalin fir
Distribution map
Russian Far East to Northern Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Sakhalin fir
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Sakhalin 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 affected by honey fungus.
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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