Mayr's fir

Mayr's fir — Abies mayriana Miyabe et Kudo. (A. sachalinensis var. mayriana Miyabe et Kudo)

Native to the Far East, East Asia. Grows in the mountains together with coniferous and broad-leaved species in the same ecological conditions as Sakhalin fir.

It differs in the size and shape of the bract scales of mature cones, which protrude strongly beyond the seeds and are bent outward. Cultural characteristics and uses are the same. Introduced into cultivation later, but in cultivation (as in nature) it is not clearly distinguished and is often mixed with Sakhalin fir.

Ornamental. Shade-tolerant. Prefers fertile soils. Winter-hardy. Not damaged by pests. Cultivated in Japan since 1929. Propagated by seed. Recommended for parks and forest parks in various planting types; in groups, individually, or as avenues.