Christmastree
Abies veitchii Lindl.
Abies veitchii is a fir species native to Japan, found on Honshū and Shikoku islands. It grows in cool, moist mountain forests at elevations between 1500 and 2800 meters. The species is named after John Gould Veitch, who first observed it on Mount Fuji in 1860 and introduced it to European botanists. It is known for its shade tolerance in its early stages, though it has a relatively short lifespan.
Description
Abies veitchii, commonly called Christmastree, belongs to the Pinaceae family. It is native to Japan and is found in moist soils of cool, wet mountain forests. The species was described in 1861 and is named after John Gould Veitch. It is known for its ability to tolerate shade when young, but it does not live for an extended period. The species has been introduced to regions including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and globally, including Japan.
Other common names
Veitch’s FirVeitch firVeitch's silver firChristmastreeVietch's Silver-FirVeitch's Silver-firVeitch's Fir
Distribution
Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · NO · DK · SE · Global · Japan
Synonyms
Pinus selenolepisPinus veitchiiPicea veitchiiAbies eichleriAbies nordmanniana var. eichleriAbies veitchii var. olivaceaAbies veitchii f. olivaceaPinus nephrolepis var. veitchiiAbies veitchii var. nikkoensisAbies veitchii var. reflexaAbies veitchii var. komagatakensis