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Abies delavayi

Also Known As

Delavay's Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 45'-80'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

7a-9b

Abies delavayi plant details

Abies delavayi 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies delavayi

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 45 FT - 80 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies delavayi

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The revolutely ?tented? needles of these eventually fast-growing (to 30-45') firs protect the stomata underneath from the wet summers of its Chinese homeland; blue cones are lovely against grass-green foliage. S-PSh/M