| General Description | Abies squamata is an upright conifer with dark blue-green needles with silvery undersides. Brown exfoliating bark gives winter interest. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. |
| ID Characteristic | Abies squamata has coniferous-like leaves and brown exfoliating bark. The fruits are cones. |
| Shape | Rounded shape evergreen tree. |
| Propagation | Seed propagation in early February in greenhouses; germination is usually poor, taking about 6 - 8 weeks. |
| Cultivation | Abies squamata prefers moist but not water-logged soil; grows well in heavy clay soils. Abies squamata is very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower in shade. |
| Pests | Leaf Miner that tunnel between upper and lower leaf surfaces. A female adult can lay several hundred eggs inside the leaf. |
| Habitat | Forests in very dry regions of China. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Reddish-brown exfoliating bark which offers winter interest. |
| Leaf Description | Abies squamata has coniferous leaves with a cushion-like base. The leaves are arranged opposite from one another. 1.5 – 2.5 cm long needles. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are monoecious and are pollinated by wind. |
| Fruit Description | The fruits are 5–6 cm long ovate cones. |
| Colour Description | Dark blue-green needles with silvery undersides. Brown exfoliating bark. |
| Texture Description | Exfoliating bark. |
