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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.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Abies bracteata plant

    How to Grow Abies bracteata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

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

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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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    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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    Abies pinsapo

    aka Spanish fir

    Plant Type

    Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-60'

    Width: 8'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Abies pinsapo form by Antonio
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