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Abies pindrow

Authority Spach. Family Pinopsida:Pinaceae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 2558

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SOURCES Troup R 1921 pp 1133-1142 [TEMP, DRA, DEP, FER, RAIN, TEMP, USE, LIG, KTMP, LIMITS] GROWING PERIOD Perennial evergreen tree. Can be grown for hardwood with a rotation of 150 years. COMMON NAMES West Himalayan fir, West Himalayan low-level silver fir, Paludar, Rewar, Tos, Rai, Pindrau, Rau, Kalrai, Span, Krok, Morinda, Ragha. FURTHER INF West Himalayan fir can become up to 60-70 m tall. In the western Himalayan, it can be found at elevations between 2500 and 4000 m. It is best adapted to cool and moist conditions and is often found on northern aspects. It avoids dry, shallow soils. It is a shade bearer and young trees can survive many years under fairly heavy shade. Trees can be thrown by high winds and should be grown in sheltered situations.
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