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    Abies procera 'Rat Tail'

    Also Known As

    • Rat Tail Noble Fir

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 12'-30'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Abies procera 'Rat Tail' plant details

    Abies procera 'Rat Tail' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. 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 'Rat Tail'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, pyramidal, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies procera 'Rat Tail'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A peculiar, sparsely-branched tree with a narrow, pyramidal habit. Short, blue-green needles twist around the stems giving them a thin appearance like that of rats' tails.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Abies procera 'Rat Tail' plant

    How to Grow Abies procera 'Rat Tail'

    • 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

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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