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    • Photo of Abies spectabilis foliage by Forestfarm

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    Abies spectabilis

    Also Known As

    • East Himalayan Fir

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 100'-200'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10a

    Abies spectabilis plant details

    Abies spectabilis is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - 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 spectabilis

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 100 FT - 200 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies spectabilis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    "A magnificent large tree" (Hillier), this 100'+ beauty has furrowed bark, long (1-2") arched needles (glossy green above, vividly-white beneath) & 5-6" violet-purple young cones; NOTE: susceptible to spring frosts. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Abies spectabilis plant

    How to Grow Abies spectabilis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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