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.
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grows best in deep, moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soils in cool, humid conditions with high rainfall. See conifer cultivation