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Abies mariesii

Also Known As

  • Aomori-todomatsu
  • Maries Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 50'-85'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Abies mariesii plant details

Abies mariesii is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies mariesii

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 50 FT - 85 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies mariesii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Japanese species still quite rare in gardens, check out the photo in Krussman, it was enough to make me want it.

Gardening facts about Abies mariesii plant

How to Grow Abies mariesii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 10'-18'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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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
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 100'-300'

Width: 25'-40'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Korean Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-18'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
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