Abies Firma
Known as Japanese Fir, Momi Fir, or Dixie Fir
Japanese Momi Fir is not a fast growing tree and you would not want to use it as screen if you
need something quick. Momi fir is a wonderful specimen tree, though. One that should be gracing more Southern Gardens. Imagine! A healthy fir in zones 8 & 9! It also is cold hardy down to zone 6.
Japanese fir, Momi fir, Dixie Fir, Southern fir, Abies Firma
Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types
Form: Conical; open
Height: 40 to 70'
Width: 40'
Leaf: 1.5" dark green needles are notched at base; sharp prickly point F
lower/Fruit: 3.5 to 5" brown cones
Comments: Able to withstand southern heat, poor drainage; resistant to phytopthora root rot; tends to break buds in early spring and is subject to late frost
Keep watered the first 2 years until tap root is established.