Abies hidalgensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Debreczy, I.Rácz & Guízar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 220. (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511199
Common Names
- Hidalgo Fir
- Hidalgo Silver Fir
- Hidalgo Silver Firs
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies hidalgensis (also called Hidalgo fir, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Mexico. 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 hidalgensis is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies hidalgensis 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 hidalgensis is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 30 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 hidalgensis
Abies hidalgensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Durango, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Zacatecas.
Abies hidalgensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies hidalgensis?
Abies hidalgensis
What is the natural range of Abies hidalgensis?
Mexico
What is the typical height of Abies hidalgensis?
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
Zsolt Debreczy (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debreczy' in the authors string.
István Rácz (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Rácz' in the authors string.
Enríque Guízar Nolazco (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guízar' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies hidalgensis Debreczy, I.Rácz & Guízar: Placement according to April 2023 Classification