Abies hickelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Flous & Gaussen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Toulouse 64: 24. (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511197
Common Names
- Hickel's Fir
- Hickel Silver Fir
- Hickel's Silver Fir
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies hickelii (also called Hickel's fir, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to western North America. 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 hickelii is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies hickelii var. macrocarpa MartínezAbies hickelii var. hickelii
Abies hickelii var. oaxacana (Martínez) Farjon & Silba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies hickelii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are short, with a single, upright stem and small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies hickelii is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Himalayas. 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 hickelii
Abies hickelii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Abies hickelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies hickelii?
Abies hickelii
What is the natural range of Abies hickelii?
Western North America
What is the typical height of Abies hickelii?
20-30 m
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
Henri Gaussen (1891-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaussen' in the authors string.
Fernande Flous (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flous' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies hickelii Flous & Gaussen: Placement according to April 2023 Classification