Abies homolepis var. homolepis

Abies homolepis var. homolepis (= Abies homolepis, Abies brachyphylla), commonly known as Nikko Fir, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Abies homolepis var. homolepis 11.1 History 11.2 Abies homolepis var. homolepis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Abies homolepis var. homolepis was described by Philipp Franz von Siebold and Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Nikko Fir is a variety in the genus Abies (fir) which contains 48 species and belongs to the family of the Pinaceae (Pine Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 25 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Abies homolepis var. homolepis is an evergreen plant with coniferous leaves with a cushion-like base. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are mid green.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The purple fruits are cones.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Abies homolepis var. homolepis is native to Japan.

[edit] Cultivation

The Nikko Fir can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Abies homolepis var. homolepis

[edit] History

[edit] Abies homolepis var. homolepis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

More pictures of Abies homolepis var. homolepis in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Abies homolepis var. homolepisfr:Abies homolepis var. homolepis