Shensi Fir – Abies chensiensis

Shensi Fir – Abies chensiensis

Shensi Fir - Abies chensiensis

Shensi Fir is native to China. It grows primarily in cold, moist forests between 2100-3500 meters.

Shensi Fir habit

Shensi fir, from seed, is 18 years old

Grows to 50 meters and 250 cm DBH (diameter at breast height, formally 4.5 feet in the U.S.)

Shensi fir foliage

Leaves 2.5-5cm in length, slender, sharp-pointed

References:
1. The Gymnosperm Database, Abies chensiensis
2. www.eFloras.org, Flora of China,
秦岭冷杉 qin ling leng shan Abies chensiensis

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