Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002335
11/12/99
Abies homolepsis--Nikko Fir
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 6
Height: 40 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: pyramidal
Type: narrow-leaved evergreen
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Comments: Nikko Fir has dark green foliage and is pyramidal
in shape. The immature female cones will be red but change
to purple. The foliage is dark green with silver stripes on
the lower surface. The cones will be between 4 and 5 inches
long.
Cultivars:
'Prostrata' - A spreading form (Vis. 1).
References for Cultivars: Iseli Nursery 1999, Gee Farms
1999.
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