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Abies forrestiiAbies forrestii

Forrest Fir, Forrest's Fir

In Stock: 2.715 lb (Total:2.715lb)

ABIES forrestii

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2.71 lb

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Germination:

16%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Seeds per lb:

19,068

Quantity:

2.71 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2005

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

15596

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours| Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days| cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed|seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification

Abies forrestii, also known as Forrest Fir, is a stunning conifer species in the Pinaceae family, endemic to China and Tibet. This majestic tree can grow up to 40 meters tall with a straight, round trunk and broadly conical crown. It is typically found in high mountains with a cold and wet climate. The bark starts as smooth, brown-gray, but with age, it becomes dark brown and longitudinally fissured. Its leaves are 1.5-3 cm long, with slightly revolute margins, and the cones are broad and tapering to a short cusp. Abies forrestii is a variable species, with several recognized varieties. It grows in mixed forests at lower elevations, and in rhododendron woodlands, it may become a dominant member of the canopy. The timber is used for construction, and tannin is extracted from the bark. Abies forrestii is a species of least concern, making it a great addition to any garden or landscape design.