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.

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.

Abies procera 'Prostrata'

Abies procera 'Rat Tail' is a gradually maturing evergreen conifer known for its unique form. It features a slender pyramidal shape with sparse branching, and the branches are adorned with short, twisted green needles, creating a tail-like effect. To ensure a robust central leader, staking is recommended. This cultivar typically grows at a rate of approximately 10 cm annually.

Abies procera 'Rat Tail'

Abies procera 'Rick's Foxtail' is a gradually growing evergreen conifer characterized by its upright, narrow form. Its robust central trunk supports short lateral branches that extend outward. The dense clusters of dark green needles at the tips of the branches create a fan-like effect, resembling a tail. This tree incrementally increases in width by 5 to 10 cm each year and gains 15 to 22 cm in height, potentially reaching 2.5 meters in a decade under optimal conditions.

Abies procera 'Rick's Foxtail'

This compact cultivar features a low, spreading form with a bushy appearance and tightly clustered branches adorned with short, blue-green needles. Over a decade, it will reach a height of 30 cm and spread to 50 cm. It serves well as a standout evergreen in rock gardens or as a specimen in conifer collections.

Abies procera 'Seattle Mount'

Abies procera 'Sherwoodii' is a conical evergreen that can reach heights of 15 to 20 meters. Its structure resembles that of a classic Christmas tree. The upper branches showcase vibrant golden-yellow foliage that reflects sunlight, while the lower branches exhibit a deeper green hue.

Abies procera 'Sherwoodii'

Abies procera 'Wiesmoor Nixe'

Abies procera 'Windsor'

Abies procera (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Pendula'

A distinctive blue-grey conifer that functions effectively as a low-growing ground cover.

Abies procera (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Prostrata'

Abies procera (Glauca Group) 'Glauca' is a robust, upright evergreen conifer known for its distinctive blue needles. Initially, this cultivar exhibits a slow growth rate, but after 7 to 8 years, it transitions to a more moderate pace, ultimately achieving heights of around 20 meters. The tree features a pyramidal shape and has needles that curve upward, measuring between 1 and 3.5 cm in length. After approximately 15 years, it begins to produce elongated blue seed cones, which mature to a brown color and can reach lengths of up to 20 cm.

Abies procera (Glauca Group) 'Glauca'

A conical evergreen tree that can reach heights of 20 to 40 meters, or may grow as a spreading shrub if the central leader does not develop. It typically gains approximately 3 meters in height within a decade. The tree features silver-grey bark and vibrantly blue, needle-like leaves. It is capable of producing cones early in its growth.

Abies procera Glauca Group

Abies recurvata is a substantial evergreen conifer characterized by its pyramidal shape, reaching heights exceeding 20 meters. The tree features dense, needle-like leaves that start as pale green and transition to a deeper green as they mature. The needles, measuring 1.5 to 2 centimeters in length, are stiff and pointed, with their tips curving upward. The upper surfaces of the needles are glossy green, while the underside displays two distinct stomatal lines. Young shoots appear pale gray. In the spring, small purple seed cones appear on mature specimens, eventually ripening to a purple-brown hue.

Abies recurvata

Abies recurvata var. ernesti

Abies recurvata var. recurvata

Abies religiosa

Abies sachalinensis is a tall evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 30 meters under ideal conditions. This species features a broad pyramidal shape and possesses dark green, needle-like leaves. Each needle measures between 1.2 and 3.5 centimeters in length and is approximately 1 millimeter wide, characterized by two slender greenish-white lines of stomata on the underside. The young seed cones are purple-brown, growing to lengths of 5 to 8 centimeters before turning dark brown as they mature.

Abies sachalinensis

Abies sachalinensis var. gracilis

Abies sachalinensis var. mayriana

Abies sachalinensis var. nemorensis

Abies sachalinensis var. sachalinensis

Abies sibirica is a tall, evergreen conifer that can reach heights of 30 to 35 meters, featuring a conical crown. Its needles are soft and bright green, measuring 2 to 3 cm in length and 1.5 mm in width, and have two lighter stripes on the underside. The young shoots present a yellow-grey hue and are resinous. The cylindrical seed cones grow to a length of 5 to 9 cm and have a diameter of 2.5 to 3.5 cm. This species is exceptionally resilient, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -50°C, making it one of the hardiest trees available.

Abies sibirica

Abies sibirica subsp. semenovii

Abies sibirica subsp. sibirica

Abies spectabilis

Abies squamata is a coniferous evergreen that can reach heights of up to 40 meters under ideal conditions. This species is noted for its distinctive flaky, papery bark, which bears a resemblance to that of birch trees. The reddish-brown bark begins to develop around the sixth year of the tree’s life. Its shoots are covered in fine hairs, and the new vegetative buds are resinous and a reddish-brown hue. The needles, measuring between 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters in length, are arranged densely and exhibit a blue-green color, featuring two pale stomatal lines on their underside. When young, the seed cones appear dark blue, providing a striking contrast to the lighter foliage in spring.

Abies squamata

Abies veitchii

Abies veitchii 'Drevenack'

Abies veitchii 'Glauca'

Abies veitchii 'Heddergott' is a compact, slow-growing conifer that develops a cushion-like shape over time, typically reaching 0.5 to 1.5 metres in height after a decade. Its short needles are densely clustered along the branches, exhibiting a glossy dark green surface with a subtle curve and a white underside. The plant generally produces new growth measuring between 2.5 and 15 cm annually.

Abies veitchii 'Heddergott'

Abies veitchii 'Heine'

Abies veitchii 'Kramer' is a compact, evergreen conifer that typically reaches around 40 cm in height and 30 cm in width after a decade. It exhibits a slow growth rate, adding less than 5 cm annually. This cultivar features a symmetrical form and needle-like foliage that is a deep green. It is a clone derived from a witches broom mutation.

Abies veitchii 'Kramer'

Abies veitchii 'Otovenack'

Abies veitchii 'Pendula'

Abies veitchii 'Rako'

Abies veitchii 'Rumburk' is a low-growing evergreen conifer that develops into a compact mound, reaching approximately 30 cm in height and 75 cm in width after a decade. It is adorned with a fine layer of pale silvery-green, needle-like leaves.

Abies veitchii 'Rumburk'

Abies veitchii 'Secrest'

Abies veitchii 'Syców'

Abies veitchii var. sikokiana

Abies veitchii var. veitchii

Abies vejarii is a coniferous evergreen that can reach heights of 10 to 20 meters, characterized by its conical crown. The young shoots display an olive-green hue and grow in an upward, forward direction. The glossy needles, measuring up to 2.5 cm in length, exhibit a grey-green or glaucous coloration, featuring two distinct grey bands on their underside. The cylindrical seed cones are between 6 and 15 cm long, initially violet in color before maturing to a brown shade, with conspicuous bracts extending from the cones.

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