Abies squamata

Abies squamata, commonly known as Flaky 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 squamata 11.1 History 11.2 Abies squamata 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 squamata was described in 1906 by Maxwell Tylden Masters. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Flaky 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

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

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

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The fruits are cones.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Abies squamata is native to Si-Chuan.

[edit] Cultivation

The Flaky Fir can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º 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 squamata

[edit] History

[edit] Abies squamata 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 squamatafr:Abies squamata