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. |