About
Abies chensiensis is a substantial conifer that can grow as tall as 40 meters in its natural habitat. Its bark is dark grey, maturing into deep grooves over time, while its branches extend upward, forming a conical shape. The tree features slender, pointed needles that are dark green and arranged in pairs along the branches. The cones are initially green and develop into a light brown hue as they mature.
About the genus
Abies are evergreen coniferous trees that can reach significant heights. They feature whorled branches that support narrow, flattened leaves, typically having a whitish underside. The upper branches produce substantial cones that disintegrate while still attached to the tree.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- More than 50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Prefers rich, deep,well-drained soil in a relatively sheltered position. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus