Abies procera 'Procumbens' - 60 CM STEM RB

Description
The Noble fir 'Procumbens' (Abies procera) is a shrub that grows in a conical, dense, cushion-shaped and compact form, usually reaching a height of approximately 1.5 m and a width of approximately 1.5 m. Its needle-like leaves are silver-blue in colour. This shrub is highly frost-hardy. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shaded 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' has a conical, dense, cushion-shaped and compact habit. It is slow-growing, typically growing 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
Cones.

Use
Grave, heath garden, rockery, topiary