Abies homolepis 'Tomomi' (Tomomi Nikko Fir)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Species | homolepis |
| Cultivar | 'Tomomi' |
| Synonyms | Abies homolepsis f. tomomi |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | It is believed to have originated around 1908 in Japan. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 75 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A compact, dwarf, slow growing but open branched plant with glossy green needles. |
| Notable Specimens | Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Fruit Description | It produces attractive purple cones when the plant is quite immature, the set is typically evenly distributed through the tree. |
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