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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Abies spectabilis is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft 5in) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
A. webbiana.
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Canopy;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Antiperiodic Astringent Carminative Expectorant Stomachic Tonic
The leaves are astringent, carminative, expectorant, stomachic and tonic[240]. The leaf juice used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis etc[240, 243, 272]. An essential oil obtained from the leaves is used to treat colds, rheumatism and nasal congestion[272]. The leaf juice is antiperiodic[240, 243].
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Other Uses
Essential Fuel Incense Wood
An essential oil is obtained from the plant, though the report does not give yields or uses[240]. The dried leaves, mixed with other ingredients, are used in making incense[272]. The wood is used for construction and thatching roofs[272]. It is also used for fuel[272].
Special Uses
Scented Plants
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Cultivation details
Prefers a good moist but not water-logged soil[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Plants are very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower in dense shade[81]. Intolerant of atmospheric pollution[1]. Prefers slightly acid conditions down to a pH of about 5[200]. Prefers growing on a north-facing slope[200]. This species is unsatisfactory in south-eastern Britain due to damage by late frosts, trees rarely live more than 40 years and have a poor thin crown[185]. Trees grow far better in the milder and moister western side of the country[11]. Young trees are very slow to establish because they are often damaged by late frosts, it is best to grow the young trees in high shade to get them through this time[1, 185]. Trees should be planted into their permanent positions when they are quite small, between 30 and 90cm in height. Larger trees will check badly and hardly put on any growth for several years. This also badly affects root development and wind resistance[200]. Plants are strongly outbreeding, self-fertilized seed usually grows poorly[200]. They hybridize freely with other members of this genus[200].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow early February in a greenhouse or outdoors in March[78]. Germination is often poor, usually taking about 6 - 8 weeks[78]. Stratification is said to produce a more even germination so it is probably best to sow the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn[80, 113]. The seed remains viable for up to 5 years if it is well stored[113]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for at least their first winter in pots. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Alternatively, if you have sufficient seed, it is possible to sow in an outdoor seedbed. One report says that it is best to grow the seedlings on in the shade at a density of about 550 plants per square metre[78] whilst another report says that they are best grown on in a sunny position[80].
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan, China (Xizang Zizhiqu (west)) TROPICAL ASIA: India (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh), Nepal
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| F | LMH | FSN | M | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| S | LMH | FSN | M | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| S | LMH | FSN | M | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Abies cephalonica | Grecian Fir | Tree | 36.0 |
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| M | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| F | LMH | FSN | DM | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Abies delavayi | | Tree | 25.0 |
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| S | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| M | LMH | FSN | M | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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| F | LMH | FSN | M | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Abies grandis | Grand Fir, Giant Fir, Lowland White Fir | Tree | 75.0 |
5-6
| F | LMH | FSN | M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Abies homolepis | Nikko Fir | Tree | 36.0 |
4-7
| M | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies lasiocarpa | Subalpine Fir, Alpine Fir | Tree | 25.0 |
5-6
| S | LMH | FSN | M | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Abies magnifica | Californian Red Fir, Shasta red fir | Tree | 60.0 |
4-8
| M | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies mariesii | | Tree | 20.0 |
5-9
| S | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies nordmanniana | Caucasian Fir, Christmas Tree Fir, Nordmann | Tree | 50.0 |
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| M | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies pindrow | West Himalayan Fir | Tree | 30.0 |
5-7
| S | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies procera | Noble Fir | Tree | 60.0 |
5-6
| M | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Abies recurvata | | Tree | 35.0 |
5-9
| M | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies religiosa | Sacred Fir | Tree | 40.0 |
7-10
| F | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Abies sachalinensis | Sakhalin Fir | Tree | 30.0 |
3-6
| S | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies sibirica | Siberian Fir | Tree | 30.0 |
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| | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Abies squamata | Flaky Fir | Tree | 30.0 |
5-9
| S | LMH | FSN | DM | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies veitchii | Veitch Fir, Christmastree | Tree | 25.0 |
3-7
| F | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Abies veitchii sikokiana | | Tree | 30.0 |
3-7
| | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Picea abies | Norway Spruce | Tree | 30.0 |
2-7
| F | LMH | N | MWe | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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