ABIES fraseri

A rare American conifer with dense crowded leaves and a conical crown

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£15.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Evergreen - leaves 2.5cm (1 in) long, mid- to dark green with a silvery band beneath
Height - 15m (50ft)
Spread - 5m (16ft)
Conifer - produces green to dark purple cylindrical cones ripening to brown with pronounced bracts
Tree
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 - Endangered in the wild - These plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction. - Endangered
Good to know - named after Scottish botanist John Fraser (1750-1811). Probably the best for use as a Christmas tree with mild scent, soft, retained needles.
Pests & Diseases - adelgids, honey fungus
Place of origin - USA. Southwestern Virginia, western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee (Appalachian Mountains)
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Neutral to acid soil
Tree Shape - Conical -