Abies homolepis
Nikko Fir

Family:

Pinaceae (Pine Family) 74

Genus:

Abies (Fir) 11

Plant Type:

Tree 569

Growth Forms:

Conical 58

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 520

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 262

Foliage Notes:

Green

Fruit Notes:

Brown (Cones; sometimes purplish; green before maturity)

Ultimate Height:

>30-50 feet

Ultimate Spread:

>15-30 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Prefers moist, well-drained loam soil; does not perform best on clay or high pH soils

Range:

Japan

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Needles are 1" long and form a solid cushion without a pectinate (comb-like) arrangement. Needles are glossy dark green above with 2 white waxy bands beneath, and a slight notch at the flattened apex. Needle length shortens towards tip of stem, giving a tapered appearance. Emerging cones are green, turning pale brown to purplish, eventually reaching 4-6" long.

Ecological Functions:

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Fir

Special Characteristics:

Screen 190

Specimen 630