Momi Fir
Abies firma
Pine familiy (Pinaceae)
Least concern
Spine star for coffins
The Momi fir, in Japanese momi-no-ki, is the most common silver fir of South Japan. The Latin word firma means firm and refers to the stiff, sharply pointed needles. The Momi fir is a major producer of wood for paper and timber used in the making of utensils and coffins. The wood of the silver fir is lightweight, soft and easy to work. The Japanese appreciate the wood for its light colour and because it has little markings caused by growth rings. The Momi fir was introduced into Europe by Philipp Franz von Siebold and only came to the Netherlands around 1861.
Themes
Crown jewel in the Blijdenstein Pinetum.
Part of the Dutch National Conifer Collection.
Fragrant; contains resin.
Wood is used as timber.
Details
| Description: | Conifer, up to 50 m tall and 200 cm in diameter. |
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| Distributions: | Japan |
| Habitat: | Temperate conifer forests. |
| Year cycle: | Perennial (polycarpic evergreen) |
| Hardiness: | 5 - 14 f (hardy - cold winter) |
| Flowering period: | April - mei |
| Flower color: | Not applicable |
| Fruiting period: | Mei - december |