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Firs

A group of evergreen trees, firs are tall conifers that can grow as high as 76 m. They are easily recognized by the unusual way their slender, needle-sized leaves attach to each stem via a basal structure that looks like a small suction cup. The cones of firs are different than pine cones, as they stand erect rather than drooping and tend to be more slender than those of true pine trees.

Scientific classification

Genus

Firs (Abies)

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80 m

Plant Height

20 m

Spread

Evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Firs

Species

Silver fir Balsam fir Spanish fir White fir Caucasian fir Grand Fir Momi fir Fraser's fir Subalpine fir Greek fir Nikko fir Korean fir Noble fir Siberian fir White fir 'Hosta la Vista'Korean fir 'Silberperle'Guatemalan fir Forrest's fir Faber's fir Korean fir 'Aurea'White fir 'Archer’s Dwarf'Taiwan fir Korean fir 'Silver Show'Subalpine fir 'Compacta'Greek fir 'Meyer's Dwarf'White fir 'Compacta'Noble fir 'Blaue Hexe'Shensi fir Korean fir 'Alpin Star'Korean fir 'Blue Emperor'Hinggan fir Manchurian fir Shasta red fir Pacific silver fir Faxon's fir White fir 'Piggelmee'Noble fir 'Glauca'Subalpine fir 'Green Globe'Korean fir 'Kohout's Ice Breaker'Pacific silver fir 'Spreading Star'Spanish fir 'Glauca'Spanish fir 'Horstmann'Spanish fir 'Aurea'Balsam fir 'Nana'Korean fir 'Blauer Eskimo'Korean fir 'Silberlocke'Korean fir 'Green Carpet'Vejar's fir Sacred fir Corkbark fir

Care Guide for Firs

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Adapted to cooler climates, firs thrives with moderate moisture and can tolerate short dry spells. It requires watering every 1-2 weeks, typically grows outdoors, and relies on seasonal temperature and precipitation changes to regulate growth cycles.

Propagation: Propagation of firs mainly relies on seed sowing due to low cutting success. Key factors include seed stratification (3-6 weeks at 1-5°C), proper light, well-draining soil, and pest protection. The process requires moderate to high care, focusing on maintaining moisture and transplanting strong seedlings.

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