Pinaceae FAMILY Least Concern

Abies fargesii

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Abies fargesii is an evergreen tree with a long, narrow crown; it can grow up to 35 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be up to 150cm in diameter[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The tree is commonly harvested from the wild for its timber, which is traded. Being the most widespread of firs in the high mountains of western China, this species has been subject to extensive exploitation for its timber. The overall population is thought to be decreasing due to recent declines from logging and the ongoing effects of acid rain in some parts of its range. However, the plant still has a wide distribution and so it is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - central China.

HabitatMixed and coniferous forests in mountains, sometimes forming pure stands, growing mainly in grey-brown mountain podzols; at elevations from 2,000 - 4,000 metres, but mainly at 3,400 - 3,800 metres[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].