Abies procera 'Rat Tail' - 20-25 CM C2.5

Description
The Noble fir 'Rat Tail' (Abies procera) is a shrub that grows pyramidally and usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and a width of approx. 80 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green 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.

Bulletpoints
* As a Christmas tree or for flower arrangements

leaves
The Noble fir 'Rat Tail' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Frost hardiness
The Noble fir 'Rat Tail' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Noble fir 'Rat Tail' is a pyramidal growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 50 - 80 cm wide. Slow growing.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

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

Soil
Abies procera 'Rat Tail' 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
Solitary, heather garden, Christmas tree, park