About
This low-profile evergreen conifer develops into a dense, medium-sized shrub characterized by a broadly conical shape. Its foliage displays a blue-grey hue, and it occasionally produces young cones that are purple.
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, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Slow growing. 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