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Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe'

Also Known As

  • Blaue Hexe Noble Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe' plant details

Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. 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 procera 'Blaue Hexe'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, globose, miniature, rare, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Blaue Hexe" means "blue witch" in German, where this small plant with bright silvery-blue needles originated as a witches broom.

Gardening facts about Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe' plant

How to Grow Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe'

  • 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
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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