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"Placed order with Allison earlier today over telephone which was a very pleasant and successful experience. We'll be back! "
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"I would like to advise you that my order for 2 Ilex arrived safe and sound this morning. Extremely well packed and looking very healthy. Many thanks."
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ABIES grandis

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - introduced into UK by David Douglas 1830.
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    Pests & Diseases - adelgids, honey fungus.

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    Place of Origin - western North America.

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    Tree Shape: Conical - to columnar.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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ABIES grandis

Giant fir, Grand fir

very quick growing tree with shiny green leaves

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Conifer - female cones are cylindrical, 5-11cm (2-4½in) long, with hidden bracts and are green, ripening to brown.
Evergreen - soft, dark-green leaves 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long with whitish-green bands on the reverse from small, conical resinous buds.
Tree - smooth grey bark cracks into squares on old trees.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 25 - 60m (80-200ft)
Spread - in metres - 5 - 8m (15-25ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - will tolerate shade. Shelter from cold drying winds.

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil

Buy ABIES grandis

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£12.50 each

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