About
This medium-sized conifer, either a shrub or a small tree, can grow up to 8 meters tall. Its stiff, pointed leaves extend outward from the branchlets. The fresh growth appears in a golden-yellow hue, gradually transitioning to green as it matures.
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, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Gravel garden, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Partial shade will prevent the sun bleaching colour from the leaves. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus