Abies veitchii var. veitchii

Abies veitchii var. veitchii (= Abies veitchii), commonly known as Veitch Fir, Veitch's Silver 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 veitchii var. veitchii 11.1 History 11.2 Abies veitchii var. veitchii 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 veitchii var. veitchii was described by John Lindley. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Veitch 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 20 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Abies veitchii var. veitchii 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 blue fruits are cones.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Abies veitchii var. veitchii is native to central Japan.

[edit] Cultivation

The Veitch 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 veitchii var. veitchii

[edit] History

[edit] Abies veitchii var. veitchii 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 veitchii var. veitchiifr:Abies veitchii var. veitchii