About
Abies procera 'Prostrata' is a low-growing evergreen conifer characterized by its mounding form. The foliage features a dark, silvery-blue hue that contrasts well with the bright red male flowers that appear in spring on mature specimens. To maintain its spreading shape, prune any upward-growing branches as needed. This cultivar has a slow to moderate growth rate, typically reaching a height of 60 cm and a width of 120 cm over a decade.
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
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required, but if needed remove any damaged branches in winter or early spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting in winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus