Taxon

Picea likiangensis var. hirtella

 
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Picea likiangensis var. hirtella - variety of Lijiang spruce
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Common name: variety of Lijiang spruce
Family: Pinaceae (pine family)
Synonym: Picea balfouriana var. hirtella, Picea hirtella, Picea purpurea var. hirtella
Distribution: China
Habitat: Mountains; 3000-4000 m.
IUCN Red list: Endangered
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A tall, rare, evergreen variety of a very ornamental spruce species. In the landscape probably will grow to 60' tall or more and 20' wide. The young cones are green-yellow to yellow before maturity, pale brown-yellow at maturity. Needles are dark green with silver undersides. Use as a specimen or screen. Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Avoid hot, dry areas.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List

Locations

  • 1: GIN: CH19 (CH19) • Accession: D2000-0007.001 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: MAG: CE12 (CE12) • Accession: D2000-0007.002 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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