Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata'

Also Known As

Blue Dwarf Noble Fir
Glauca Prostrata Noble Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata' plant details

Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata' is a slow-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, spreading, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata' Blue Noble Fir is a beautiful crawling evergreen conifer with silvery-blue foliage. This evergreen groundcover that grows to 2’ in height and up to 6’ across. The needles have soft touch.

By: Kigi Nursery

Bright blue foliage, and a prostrate form. A real winner. A very stable, older variety that is seldom seen, but is going to make a major come-back. The foliage color is one of the brightest blues. Also known as 'Glauca Procumbens' and in Europe simply as 'Procumbens'.