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Abies holophylla

Also Known As

  • Manchurian Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 50'-100'
  • W: 30'-50'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Abies holophylla plant details

Abies holophylla is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies holophylla

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 50 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies holophylla

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the amazing group of plants introduced by E. H. Wilson, this large tree (once to 12' girth! on its native mountain slopes) is rare in cultivation; young shoots yellow-green, 1" bright-green needles, resinous winter buds. S-PSh/M
Manchurian Fir, native to China and Korea and surprisingly scarce in cultivation, it is a bit reminiscent of abies firma and a fine garden plant.

Gardening facts about Abies holophylla plant

How to Grow Abies holophylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Abies koreana 'Silberlocke', Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 10'-18'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Golden Spreading Nordman Fir, Nordman's Dwarf Golden Spreader Fir

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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aka Abies venusta, Bristle Cone Fir, Santa Lucia Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 60'-80'

Width: 15'-25'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - low
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aka Giant Fir, Grand Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 100'-300'

Width: 25'-40'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Abies grandis form by Nigel Homer
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aka Korean Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-18'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Abies koreana cones by Lestath
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