Abies firma Japan
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| Genus: |
Abies |
Species: |
firma |
Origin: |
Japan |
| Common Name: |
Momi Fir |
Other Name: |
Dixie fir, Japanese Fir, |
Pre-treatment: |
Required |
| Seeds per lb.: |
11500 |
Zone Cold: |
6 |
Zone Warm: |
9 |
| Height: |
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U.S. Native: |
No |
Growth Rate: |
Medium |
| Spread: |
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Plant Type: |
Medium Tree |
Vegetation Type: |
Evergreen |
| Purity Range: |
97-99% |
Germination Range: |
15-25% |
Shelf Life: |
1-2 years cold & dry |
| Storage: |
Cold & Dry @ 34-41 Deg. F |
Sowing Density: |
25-40 seedlings/ft2 |
Plant Use: |
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| Nitrogen Fixing: |
No |
Leaf Color: |
Green |
Flower Color: |
ineffective |
| Comments: |
Damaged by late freezes. We are told the seed is used to produce phytopthera resistant rootstock to graft Abies fraseri on to.Abies firma is now being used as a rootstock that enables the Southern US to grow other species of Abies that until
recently was impossible. Drought and wet foot resistant. Phytopthera resistant as a root stock.Abies firma is phytophera resistant. Reduced min quality 9/2019 as quality off trees much lower recent years. |
| Germination info: |
Seed requires 30-60 days cold moist stratification. |
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A Trial Packet contains a minimum of 5 - 30 seeds depending on the size of the selected seed.
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