Abies homolepis (Japan native) 2019 photo

Abies homolepis (Japan native) 2019 photo - Common Name: Nikko fir, Size at 10 years: 40ft., Medium green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4-6, In Garden Bed HR-V for 5.8 YEARS (HLG). Planted in 2014.

 

Missouri Botanical Garden: Abies homolepis, commonly called Nikko fir, is native to mountainous areas of Japan. It typically grows 30-50’ tall with a pyramidal habit. Needles (to 1.25” long) are glossy dark green above and have two white stomatal bands beneath. Needles are slightly notched at the tip. Purplish cones (to 4” long).

 

Location: Michigan State University, Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, MI. Harper Collection of Rare & Dwarf Conifers. 42°01'48.3"N 84°06'46.3"W

 

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Additional photos of this plant:

 

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Satellite View using Google Maps: www.google.com/maps/place/42%C2%B001'48.3%22N+84%C2%B006'...

 

Other plants in Garden HR-V: www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=50697352%40N00&sort=da...

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