Abies magnifica

Abies magnifica, commonly known as Red Fir, California Red 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 magnifica 11.1 History 11.2 Abies magnifica 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 magnifica was described in 1863 by Andrew Murray. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Red Fir is a species 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 35 meters and have a broadly columnar shape. They grow at a slow rate and have a long lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

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

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are brown. The plants bloom from May to June.

The brown fruits are cones and very ornamental. They develop in summer.

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[edit] Distribution

Abies magnifica is native to Oregon, California and Nevada.

[edit] Cultivation

The Red Fir prefers a shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in sand and sandy-gritty soil, loamy soil, sandy or pebbly, loamy soil. The plants are only slightly drought tolerant. They will not grow in anaerobic soils and are only slightly tolerant of limy conditions.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Abies magnifica

[edit] History

[edit] Abies magnifica 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 magnifica in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Abies magnificafr:Abies magnifica