Abies forrestii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Coltm.-Rog.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. III, 65: 150. (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511156
Common Names
- Forrest's Fir
- Forrest's Silver Fir
- Forrest's Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies forrestii (also called Chinese fir, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to China and Vietnam. 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 forrestii is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies forrestii var. ferreana (Bordères & Gaussen) Farjon & SilbaAbies forrestii var. georgei (Orr) Farjon
Abies forrestii var. smithii R.Vig. & Gaussen
Abies forrestii var. forrestii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies forrestii 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 forrestii is a slow-growing coniferous evergreen tree native to the Himalayas and western China. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Abies forrestii
Abies forrestii can be found in the Himalayas and western China.
Abies forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies forrestii?
Abies forrestii
What is the common name of Abies forrestii?
Forrest's Fir
What is the natural range of Abies forrestii?
Western China
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
Charles Coltman-Rogers (1854-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coltm.-Rog.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies forrestii Coltm.-Rog.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification