About
Abies fraseri is a medium-sized conifer that can reach heights of up to 15 meters, characterized by its narrow, conical shape. The leaves are flattened and measure between 1 to 2 centimeters in length, displaying a glossy dark green on the upper side and two distinct white stripes beneath. These leaves grow densely along resinous branches. Its cylindrical cones, measuring 3.5 to 7 centimeters long, start off as dark purple and transition to brown as they mature, featuring bracts that extend downward, concealing the cone scales.
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, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-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
- Native to
- E United States
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus