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Abies fabri

Also Known As

  • Silver Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 50'-130'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Abies fabri plant details

Abies fabri is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. 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 fabri

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 130 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies fabri

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

Widespread in NW China, this handsome med-sized fir has needles which are shiny green above and silvery-white underneath; also has deep bluish-violet cones; closely related to A. delavayi. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Abies fabri plant

How to Grow Abies fabri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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