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Abies recurvata

Also Known As

Min Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 50'-200'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Abies recurvata plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies recurvata

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 200 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies recurvata

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?This species is one of the most desirable of the family and was well worth a long journey? (EH Wilson, in 1910 introducing this fine tree); strongly recurved, sharply pointed needles and purple young cones. S-PSh/M