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    'A' > ABIES > fraseri >
    ABIES fraseri
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    ABIES fraseri

    Commonly known as Fraser fir

    A rare American conifer with dense crowded leaves and a conical crown
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    Plant Details
    • 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)
    • Evergreen
      Leaves 2.5cm (1 in) long, mid- to dark green with a silvery band beneath
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Conical
    • Mature Size
      15m (50ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
    Abies - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £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 - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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