Plant Detail
Japanese Fir
| Scientific name | Abies firma |
| Common name | Japanese Fir |
| Type | Trees |
| Variety | Conifer |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 5a - 6b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | Above 75' |
| Spread | 20 to 30' |
Tall columnar fir tree the most stately fir in Japan, this lovely fir has attractive yellow-green needles which are often notched at the tip when young. Yellow-green 3-6 inch cones which ripen to a brown color. Best in fertile, moist well-drained soil. Prefers cool summer climates and will tolerate shade. Generally to 65 feet in cultivation, also known as Momi fir.
