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Buy Abies veitchii 'Olivacea'

Also Known As

  • Abies eichleri
  • Abies veitchii f. olivacea
  • Abies veitchii var. veitchii
  • Pinus selenolepis
  • Pinus veitchii
  • Olivacea Veitch Fir
  • Veitch Fir
  • Veitch's Silver Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 40'-100'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Abies veitchii 'Olivacea' plant details

Abies veitchii 'Olivacea' 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 veitchii 'Olivacea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 40 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies veitchii 'Olivacea'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful Pine from central Mexico, actually a subspecies of P.ayacahuite; a tall, 80-100' upright tree with long grey-green needles and beautifully decorative pine cones, the long cones bear edible pine nuts; this tree is much used for timber and is now on the IUCN Red list of threatened trees; commonly cultivated for Christmas trees in Mexico. S/M-GDr
A vigorously-growing tree with olive-colored cones.
Essentially the same as the species except the cones are olive green not purplish.

Gardening facts about Abies veitchii 'Olivacea' plant

How to Grow Abies veitchii 'Olivacea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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