Abies nephrolepis x sibirica

Abies nephrolepis x siberica, was first described in 1957 by Makoto Takenouchi & Jia Ju Chien. It is reported as a natural hybrid represented by a single tree found in northeastern China — Heilonjiang province (Tailing forest). So far it is only cited as Abies × sibirico-nephrolepis, which is deemed by ICNCP to be a statement of its hybrid formula, not a valid name. No valid name has yet to be provided for this tree. It is unlikely to be in cultivation and if it is, it must be extremely rare.

Attribution from: Aris Auders and Derek Spicer; RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers; ©2012, Kingsblue Press

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