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    ABIES
    ABIES procera
    ABIES procera
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    ABIES procera

    Commonly known as Feather-cone fir, Noble fir

    Vigorous pyramidical fir tree with blue-grey foliage
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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)
    • Evergreen
      Leaves are 1-3.5cm (½ to 1½in) long with narrow grey bands beneath.
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      25-45m (80-150ft)
    • Spread
      6-9m (20-30ft)
    • 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
    • Tree
      Whorled branches when young. Becomes broad and columnar with age.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented foliage
      Crushed leaves have a citrus scent
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Conical
    • Mature Size
      25-45m (80-150ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6-9m (20-30ft)
      		  
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Slug Pellets
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