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Abies forrestii var. georgei

Abies forrestii var. georgei is a variety of Forrest fir, first described by Orr in 1933. It is synonymous with A. georgei (Orr 1933) and A. delavayi var. georgei (Orr) Melville.

Description. It differs from the type through shoots with a dense, rust-colored pubescence; leaves 0.6 to 1.2 inches (1.5 - 3 cm) long with slightly revolute margins; cone bracts exserted, broad and tapering to a short cusp. It has the same glossy dark green leaves and extraordinary cones of purple standing straight up as the type.

Distribution. This variety is found in western China - Yunnan province.




Abies forrestii

Abies forrestii

Abies forrestii

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:RHS Registered
COLOR:
GROWTH SHAPE:
GROWTH SIZE:Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:(unknown)


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