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Hinggan fir
Also known as: East siberian fir, Khinghan fir
Abies nephrolepis, commonly known as Khingan fir, is a species of fir native to northeastern China (Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shaanxi), North Korea, South Korea, and southeastern Russia (Amur Oblast, Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Primorsky Krai, southern Khabarovsk Krai). It is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree growing to 30 m tall with a trunk up to 1.2 m diameter and a narrow conic to columnar crown. The bark is grey-brown, smooth on young trees, becoming fissured on old trees. The leaves are flat needle-like, 10–30 mm long and 1.5–2 mm broad, green above, and with two dull greenish-white stomatal bands below; they are spirally arranged, but twisted at the base to lie flattened either side of and forwards across the top of the shoots. The cones are 4.5–7 cm (rarely to 9.5 cm) long and 2–3 cm broad, green or purplish ripening grey-brown, and often very resinous; the tips of the bract scales are slightly exserted between the seed scales. Each seed scale bears two winged seeds, released when the cones disintegrate at maturity in the autumn. It is closely related to Abies sachalinensis, Abies koreana, Abies veitchii, and Abies sibirica, which replace it to the east, south, southeast, and west respectively. The range abuts that of A. sibirica and hybrids occur where they meet; these have been named as Abies × sibirico-nephrolepis Taken. & J.J.Chien. The wood from this tree was used for pulp production during the Japanese occupation of Korea in the 1920s.
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5 m
Spread
Green
Leaf Color
2 cm to 3 cm
Flower Size
Purple, Green, Brown, Gray
Flower Color
Evergreen
Leaf type
5 - 32 ℃
Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Hinggan fir

Every week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
5 - 32 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Water: Water the hinggan fir more frequently in summer, ideally twice weekly, ensuring the topsoil dries slightly between waterings. In spring and fall, weekly watering is sufficient. Adjust based on climate and stop watering during rain or winter.
Fertilize: Fertilization for hinggan fir is unnecessary if the soil is nutrient-rich. In spring or early summer, apply mulch to support growth and moisture retention. Optionally, use a granular, slow-acting fertilizer under the foliage in fall, avoiding contact with the trunk or leaves.
Pruning: Hinggan fir is a resilient conifer with a pyramidal shape. Prune during dormancy in early to late winter, removing dead or crossing branches. Light thinning promotes air circulation and sunlight. Avoid cutting into non-productive wood to ensure regrowth, enhancing overall health and form.
Propagation: Propagating hinggan fir is typically done via cuttings, either softwood in late spring or hardwood in late fall. Softwood cuttings root faster (3-4 weeks) but require more care to prevent drying, while hardwood cuttings take longer (4-6 months) but are sturdier.
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