Abies con Violacea 7L
£75.00
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notes
Otherwise known as the White or Colorado Fir, Abies con Violacea is a stunning specimen tree, growing to approximately 12 metres high. One of the bluest firs with long, soft needles, it bears yellow, catkin like make flowers and small yellow-brown female flowers in spring followed by grey-blue, upward facing cones that mature to brown.
Dimensions
- 7L pot
- Height and Spread: 1200cm (39ft 4in) x 400 - 800cm (13- 26ft) in 20-50 years
Delivery
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Features
notes
Otherwise known as the White or Colorado Fir, Abies con Violacea is a stunning specimen tree, growing to approximately 12 metres high. One of the bluest firs with long, soft needles, it bears yellow, catkin like make flowers and small yellow-brown female flowers in spring followed by grey-blue, upward facing cones that mature to brown.
Insights
This evergreen conifer is shade tolerant, but growth will be slower in dense shade. Ideal as a specimen tree or for use as a screen, allow room around it when planting. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
- Flowers: April
- Seeds: September -October
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- West, South or East aspect
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Protect from heavy winds
- No pruning required
Scent
Crushed leaves have a strong, lemony scent
Glossary