Manchurian Fir

Abies holophylla Pinaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Manchuria & Korea

Location

Conifer Slope

Source of plant

Morris Arboretum, Forestfarm Nursery, Edward Cope

Description

A large tree, rare in cultivation. Needles 2.5-4 cm long, bright green above with 2 greyish-green stomaticbands beneath, densely arranged on the upper side of the shoots, pectinate below. Cones 10-13 cm long, green when young. Closely related to Abies homolepis.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

winter interest