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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.