ABIES fraseri

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

£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
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Linear see photos above
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Tree Shape
Conical