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Abies grandis

 
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Abies grandis - ffynidwydden fawr, grand fir, giant fir, lowland white fir, great silver fir
Image: Moore, Dawn - NBGW
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Common name: ffynidwydden fawr, grand fir, giant fir, lowland white fir, great silver fir
Family: Pinaceae (binwydden / pine)
Distribution: California to Canada
Habitat: Forest
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: (H7) Very hardy. < -20°C (USDA 6a-1)
Life form: Evergreen tree • Coeden bythwyrdd
Geirdarddiad / Etymology: Abies (A-bees): Abeo (rising-one; the ancient Latin name for a tall tree or ship).
Geirdarddiad / Etymology: grandis (GRAN-dis): Large, spectacular.
Description: A fast-growing, tall conifer with a narrow conical habit. The flattened, needle-like leaves are dark green above with two silvery-grey bands below. Cones up to10cm long are bright green when young before ripening to a reddish-brown.
Links: Royal Horticultural Society

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