Abies procera (Noble fir)
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Beginner skill rating |
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8m max. spread |
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15m max. height |
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20-50 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Abies procera
Other names: Noble fir, Tuck-tuck pine, Abies nobilis
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Genus: Abies
Species: A. procera - A. procera is a large, conical, coniferous, evergreen tree with silver-grey bark, grey-green to blue-green, upcurved, needle-like leaves and large, green and brown cones in spring.
Abies procera is: Evergreen
Foliage: Blue-green in All seasons
Fruit: Brown, Purple in All seasons
Tree shape: Broadly conical, Tall
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Adelgids , Aphids
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning: No pruning is needed.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Abies procera (Noble fir) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker
Cultivation: Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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