Necessary information on Abies firma
Scientific name: Abies firma
Common Name: Japanese fir; Momi fir
Sun Tolerance: Full sun
Growth Rate: Slow
Width: 40'
Height: 30m
Eventual Spread: 15m
Hardiness: 6a – 9a
Family: Pinaceae
Abies firma is an evergreen tree with a broad conical crown . Its bright green leaves are in the form of needles, are flattened, up to 5cm long and 4mm broad. Its branches are straight and slightly ascending. Its trunk may achieve a diameter of up to 2m. Its grey/ brown bark is scaly. Its monoecious flowers are wind pollinated. Its fruit are in the form of cones, are up to 15cm long, 5cm broad, initially green, maturing to a yellow/ brown.
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