Abies procera 'Procumbens' - 15-20 CM C3

Description
The Noble fir 'Procumbens' (Abies procera) is a shrub that grows conical, dense, cushion-shaped, compact and usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are silver-blue in colour. 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.

leaves
The Noble fir 'Procumbens' is evergreen. Its needles are silver-blue.

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

Growth
Noble fir 'Procumbens' is conical, dense, cushion-shaped and compact in structure. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 7 cm per year.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

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

Soil
Abies procera 'Procumbens' 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
Grave, heather garden, rock garden, topiary