Abies chensiensis subsp. saluenensis (Salween Fir)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Species | chensiensis |
| Subspecies | saluenensis |
| Synonyms | Abies ernestii, Abies salouenensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | China, Tibet and northern India (Arunachal Pradesh). |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Height | 55 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | Occurring at elevations of 2,100-3,000 m in high mountain ranges where annual precipitation is between 1,000-2,000 mm . It is found growing in association with Picea, Abies, Tsuga, and Larix and at lower elevations with Betula species. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are notably longer in this subspecies, from 4 - 7.5 cm in length. |
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