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Thu, Jun 14, 12 at 15:53
I purchased this tree labeled Abies squamata, but some of you knowledgable people said it was actually Abies recurvata. I just wanted to verify that it is indeed Abies recurvata. This tree has a very open habit and incredibly stiff and sharp needles that are arranged very symmetrically on the branches.
Also, I already have a plant in the collection named Abies recurvata var. ernestii, and this plant has softer, more blunt needles that are a dark, glossy green color. The tree has a more dense growth habit compared to the alleged Abies recurvata also.
Thank you for lending your opinion in accurately identifying these two trees. -Sam |
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- Posted by greenhaven N Illinois 4b-5a (My Page) on Thu, Jun 14, 12 at 18:39
| I have no real knowledge to offer but your photos are beautiful! |
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| Yep, Abies recurvata for sure. Resin |
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- Posted by monkeytreeboy15 Zone 7b/8a (My Page) on Sat, Jun 16, 12 at 3:20
| Thank you for your valuable assurance, Resin. Could you explain to me what the differences are between Abies recurvata and its variant ernestii that makes it a unique variant? Thanks! -Sam |
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| Not a lot of difference - var. ernestii has slightly longer needles (to 3.5 cm; vs. to 3 cm in the type) and a greater tendency to have needles with bifid tips on vigorous shoots. It comes from the southern end of the species' range; they probably intergrade extensively where they meet. Resin |
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