Abies lasiocarpa arizonica - 30-40 CM RB

Description
The Corkbark fir (Abies lasiocarpa) is a woody plant that grows upright, conical and usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and a width of around 4 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-grey in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, sandy, acidic soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* As a Christmas tree or for flower arrangements

leaves
The Corkbark fir is evergreen. Its needles are blue-grey.

Frost hardiness
The Corkbark fir has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Corkbark fir is upright and conical in structure. It usually grows 5 - 15 cm per year.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
Cones.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, Christmas tree