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Abies firma

Momi Fir, Japanese Fir

Pronunciation
a-BEEZ FUR-ma
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Family
Genus
Nativity

Japan

Growth Habit

Large, conical tree.

Hardiness
6
Culture

Full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Seems adaptable to hot environments. May be a superior fir for southern gardens as plants as far south as Georgia and Alabama are growing well.

Landscape Use

Large specimen tree.

Foliage

Leaves are strongly two ranked, appearing like a two sided comb. Individual leaves are about 1.5 inches long and deeply notched at the apex. Stomatal bands

Buds

Buds are small and may or may not be resinous.

Bark

Dark gray, rough and scaly.

Flower

Flowers appear April to May.

Fruit

Cone approximately 4.5 inches long, yellowish before ripening.

Propagation

Seed.

Pests
None serious.

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