Abies delavayi var. nukiangensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Species | delavayi |
| Variety | nukiangensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to southwest China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5a - 8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -28 - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 15 |
| Height | 7 - 40 m |
| Spread | 4 - 6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Ornamental use. |
| Propagation | Seed and grafting. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun and partial-shade. |
| Leaf Description | Needle-like leaves that are 15 - 30 mm long and 1 - 2 mm wide. |
| Fruit Description | The cones are 6 - 12 mm long and 3 - 5 mm wide and break up to release winged seeds. |
| Colour Description | The upper surface of the leave is dark green while the underside is white. The cones are a dark purplish-blue. |
| Texture Description | The leaves have a glossy texture. |
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