Abies flinckii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rushforth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 46: 101. (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511155
Common Names
- Flinck's Fir
- Flinck's Silver Fir
- Flinck's Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies flinckii (also called Siberian fir, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Siberia and the Russian Far East. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded top and grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in temperate and subalpine climates.
Uses & Benefits
Abies flinckii is used for timber production and as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies flinckii has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring and are followed by small, round, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and slow-growing.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies flinckii is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Abies flinckii
Abies flinckii can be found in the mountains of northern Europe, including Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
Abies flinckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies flinckii?
Abies flinckii
What is the common name of Abies flinckii?
Flinck Fir
What is the natural range of Abies flinckii?
Northern Europe
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,
References
Keith D. Rushforth (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rushforth' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies flinckii Rushforth: Placement according to April 2023 Classification