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Cathaya argyrophylla
Chinese Silver Fir
Origin: Native to Southern China.
Mike's
Opinion
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Given the nickname 'Lord of the Firs' in a Chinese documentary about Cathaya argyrophylla, the species was heavily guarded from export by Chinese authorities for many years which lead to eventual loss of interest after having been, for some time, the 'Holy Grail' of horticulture.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Pinaceae |
| Genus |
| Cathaya |
| Species |
| argyrophylla |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -18 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0 |
| Height |
| Up to 20 m. |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Pests and Diseases are not a threat but the poor regeneration rate of these plants may soon be a threat in itself. Over half the population of these trees have disappeared due to over cutting before it became a protected species. |
| Habitat |
| Grows on steep sloped mountains of Southern China in limestone soil. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario, Canada. Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
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