Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa

Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa (= Abies lasiocarpa, Abies subalpina), commonly known as Alpine Fir, Subalpine 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 lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa 11.1 History 11.2 Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa 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 lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa was already described and the name validly published by William Jackson Hooker. It was not until some time later, however, that Thomas Nuttall reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Alpine 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 10 meters and have a flame-shaped, narrowly conical shape.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

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

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The brown fruits are cones.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa is native to Alaska, western Canada, the Northwest of the US, the Southwest of the US and the Rocky Mountains.

[edit] Cultivation

The Alpine Fir can withstand temperatures down to -34,4º 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 lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa

[edit] History

[edit] Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa 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

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpafr:Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa