Abies procera 'Glauca' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Noble fir 'Glauca' (Abies procera) is a tree that grows in a conical, loose, picturesque shape and usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and a width of around 8 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-grey in colour. Decorative red-brown cones adorn Abies procera 'Glauca' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

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

Bulletpoints
* picturesque tree * as a Christmas tree or for flower arrangements * decorative cones * cannot be built over

leaves
The Noble fir 'Glauca' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-grey.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Noble fir 'Glauca' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
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.