Abies procera 'Glauca' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
Decorative red-brown cones adorn Abies procera 'Glauca' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abies nobilis 'Glauca'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque tree * as a Christmas tree or for flower arrangements * decorative cones * not overbuildable

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Cone-shaped, loose, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Abies procera 'Glauca' 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).

Care
A place in full sun supports the blue colouring of this fir and it comes into its own.

fruit
The red-brown, cylindrical cones of Abies procera 'Glauca' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are large; the young cones are green in colour.

Use
Solitary, heather garden, Christmas tree, park

Root
Abies procera 'Glauca' is a shallow-rooting plant.