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Abies borisii-regis

Also Known As

Abies x pardei
Bulgarian Fir
King Boris Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 75'-130'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Abies borisii-regis plant details

Abies borisii-regis is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies borisii-regis

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 75 FT - 130 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies borisii-regis

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine large (to 75') tree, heavily branched & densely needled with glossy dark-green... so fine it was named after the King of Bulgaria; an intermediate, natural hybrid between A. alba & A. cephalonica. S-PSh/M