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Abies bracteata

Also Known As

Abies venusta
Bristle Cone Fir
Santa Lucia Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 60'-80'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

7a-10b

Abies bracteata plant details

Abies bracteata is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies bracteata

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 60 FT - 80 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies bracteata

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?One of the most beautiful of firs? (Hillier), this very rare small-med tree from the ?wind-swept [Santa Lucia Mtn] summits that hang over the ocean? (Peattie) is densely branched, ground to spire-like top. S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Long, widened needles on this fir have prominent, pointed white buds. A very rare species with beautiful, bristly cones, native to a restricted range of the Santa Lucia Mountains of California.