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ABIES procera
Commonly known as Feather-cone fir, Noble fir
Vigorous pyramidal fir tree with blue grey foliage
Further Reading....
ABIES procera
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Evergreen
Leaves are 1-3.5cm (½ to 1½in) long with narrow grey bands beneath. -
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) -
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 -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Linear see photos above -
Seasonal Interest
Autumn -
Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape
Conical
Abies - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - 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) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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