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 balsamea 'Verkade's Prostrate'

Abies balsamea 'Wisconsin'

This dwarf variety forms a low, rounded mound with a slightly flattened apex and uniquely arranged dark green, needle-like foliage measuring up to 1.5 cm in length. The undersides of the leaves are pale. This cultivar does not produce cones.

Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Hudsonia'

A low-growing, rounded conifer that creates a dense mound, reaching approximately 1 meter in height and width. The needles are dark green and grow spirally along the shoots, with new growth appearing pale green in spring before transitioning to a deeper green as it matures.

Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Nana'

The Hudsonia Group consists of slow-growing, dwarf evergreen conifers characterized by a compact, rounded form that is wider than it is tall. The branches are closely arranged, supporting dense clusters of short, dark green needles.

Abies balsamea Hudsonia Group

Abies balsamea var. balsamea

Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis

This compact, evergreen conifer is a low-growing dwarf variety that develops a cushion-like form. After a decade, it typically reaches a height of 30 cm and a width of around 40 cm. Its foliage consists of short, dark green needles and it originates from a witches' broom mutation.

Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis 'Bear Swamp'

Abies beshanzuensis

Abies borisii-regis

Abies borisii-regis 'Pendula'

Abies borisii-regis 'Spring Delight' is a conifer that maintains its vibrant, lime-green new growth, which stands out against the darker green of its mature needles. The needles are slender, measuring between 1.5 and 3 cm in length, and feature two pale lines on their undersides. This medium-sized tree grows at a rate of about 30 cm annually. After a decade, it can achieve a height of approximately 3 meters and a width of around 1.5 meters. The tree's crown starts off narrowly conical and gradually expands as it matures.

Abies borisii-regis 'Spring Delight'

Abies bracteata is an evergreen conifer known for its slender form, typically maturing to heights between 20 and 35 meters. Its new growth features elongated, spindle-like shoots that are free of resin. The tree's needles are sharp-tipped and glossy, displaying a dark green hue with a silvery underside, measuring up to 5 centimeters in length and 3 millimeters in width. These needles are arranged in 3 to 4 rows along the branches. A notable characteristic of this species is its unique seed cones, which are ovoid and can reach lengths of up to 8 centimeters. These cones are distinguished by their large, protruding bracts that have elongated, reflexed tips, often appearing with resin droplets.

Abies bracteata

Abies cephalonica is a robust evergreen conifer known for its conical shape and rapid growth. It features glossy green needles that are sharp and stiff, with a distinctive blue-white stripe on their undersides. In autumn, brown cones develop, which release seeds upon reaching maturity. The bark is grey-brown and develops a ridged texture as the tree ages. This species can reach heights of up to 30 meters and widths of 9 meters.

Abies cephalonica

Abies cephalonica 'Barabits' Gold'

Abies cephalonica 'Compacta'

This low-growing, spreading evergreen conifer reaches approximately 25 cm in height after a decade. It features reddish-brown buds and dark green, recurved needles that display silver undersides. This cultivar is identified as a witches broom mutation.

Abies cephalonica 'Greg's Broom'

Abies cephalonica 'Meyer's Dwarf'

Abies chengii

Abies chensiensis is a substantial conifer that can grow as tall as 40 meters in its natural habitat. Its bark is dark grey, maturing into deep grooves over time, while its branches extend upward, forming a conical shape. The tree features slender, pointed needles that are dark green and arranged in pairs along the branches. The cones are initially green and develop into a light brown hue as they mature.

Abies chensiensis

Abies chensiensis subsp. chensiensis

Abies chensiensis subsp. salouensis is a sizable evergreen conifer. Its crown maintains a columnar shape that expands as the tree matures. The tree is recognized for its unique, leathery needles, which can reach lengths of up to 9 cm and widths of 4 mm, arranged on either side of the shoots. The young shoots exhibit a pale yellowish-green hue, transitioning to a deep green as they age. The vegetative buds are chestnut-brown and slightly resinous. Immature seed cones appear bluish-purple and develop into brown cones that measure between 10 to 14 cm in length and about 4 cm in width.

Abies chensiensis subsp. salouensis

Abies chensiensis subsp. yulongxueshanensis

Abies cilicica

Abies cilicica 'Spring Grove'

Abies cilicica subsp. cilicica

Abies cilicica subsp. isaurica

Abies colimensis

Abies compacta 'Compacta'

Abies concolor is a tall, evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 40 meters. It features smooth gray bark that develops grooves and scales as the tree ages. The tree has a conical shape and produces long, slender needles that are blue-green or gray-green. Its cones start off purple and gradually change to brown as they ripen. This species is suitable as a specimen tree in spacious landscapes.

Abies concolor

Abies concolor 'Archer's Dwarf'

Abies concolor 'Argentea' Niemetz, 1903

Abies concolor 'Aurea'

Abies concolor 'Bedoń'

Abies concolor 'Birthday Broom'

This upright, evergreen conifer features a compact growth habit with branches that gracefully arch downward. It has a robust central leader and displays slender, soft blue needles. Over a decade, it can attain a height of 2 meters and a width of 1.2 meters.

Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak'

Abies concolor 'Blue Sapphire'

Abies concolor 'Blue Spreader'

Abies concolor 'Bryce Canyon'

Abies concolor 'Clarence'

This slow-growing dwarf conifer reaches up to 2 meters in height and features an irregular, spreading form. Its foliage consists of elongated, slender needles that exhibit a blue-grey hue.

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