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Abies georgei var. smithii

Also Known As

  • Abies forrestii var. smithii
  • Smith Fir

Plant type

conifer

size

  • H: 60'-130'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Abies georgei var. smithii plant details

Abies georgei var. smithii is an evergreen conifer with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies georgei var. smithii

Plant type: conifer
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 60 FT - 130 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies georgei var. smithii

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With densely hairy shoots and needles attractively silvered on the reverse, this 40-60' conical tree from NW Yunnan and SE Tibet was named after plant explorer George Forrest. S-PSh/M (can tolerate "chalk")

Gardening facts about Abies georgei var. smithii plant

How to Grow Abies georgei var. smithii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • 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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