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ABIES procera
Commonly known as Feather-cone fir, Noble fir
Vigorous pyramidal fir tree with blue grey foliage
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - leaves are 1-3.5cm (½ to 1½in) long with narrow grey bands beneath.
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Height - 25 - 45m (80-150ft) -
Spread - 6 - 9m (20-30ft)
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Conifer - female cones are cylindrical, green and brown, 15-25cm (6-10in) long and are produced on the uppermost branches when the tree is 6m (20ft) tall
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Tree - whorled branches when young. Becomes broad and columnar with age.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - a popular Christmas tree. Introduced into UK by David Douglas 1830. -
Pests & Diseases - adelgids, honey fungus. -
Place of origin - USA (Oregon, Washington) -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Conical -
Trees - Care Guide
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- Checking ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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25 - 45m (80-150ft)
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6 - 9m (20-30ft) |
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