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    • Photo of Abies georgei foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Abies georgei

    Also Known As

    • Abies delavayi var. georgei
    • Abies delavayi var. georgii
    • Abies forrestii var. georgei
    • Delavay's Silver Fir

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 25'-80'
    • W: 10'-25'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Abies georgei plant details

    Abies georgei is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 georgei

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 25 FT - wide, 25 FT - 80 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, conical, container plant, open habit, rock garden, showy, small tree, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies georgei

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An open conical form with horizontal branches and blunt green needles with white undersides. Outstanding purple cones.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Abies georgei plant

    How to Grow Abies georgei

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

    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
    Photo of Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader'

    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
    Photo of Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Abies bracteata

    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
    Photo of Abies bracteata form by Stan Shebs
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    Abies grandis

    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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    Abies koreana

    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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