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    • Photo of Abies fraseri 'Ford' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Also Known As

    • Ford Fraser Fir

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

      planting zones

      • 4a-8b

      #3 Container | $184.99

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      Abies fraseri 'Ford' plant details

      Abies fraseri 'Ford' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

      CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies fraseri 'Ford'

      Plant type: conifer shrub
      Plant family: pinaceae
      Foliage: evergreen green
      Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

      GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies fraseri 'Ford'

      USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
      Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
      Watering frequency: regular - occasional
      Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
      Soil needs: well-drained

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      Nursery contributed plant descriptions

      Dark green needles on this fir have a glossy texture. A semi-spreading conifer that is quite slow-growing.

      By: Conifer Kingdom

      Gardening facts about Abies fraseri 'Ford' plant

      How to Grow Abies fraseri 'Ford'

      • Sun Exposure

        • sun - mostly sun

      • Water Needs

        • regular - occasional

      • Soil Needs

        • well-drained

      Features

      • Foliage Color

        • green

      • Wildlife

        • deer resistant
        • snail / slug resistant

      • Foliage Season

        • evergreen

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      Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

      aka Abies koreana 'Silberlocke', Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir

      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'

      aka Golden Spreading Nordman Fir, Nordman's Dwarf Golden Spreader Fir

      Plant Type

      Shrub, Conifer

      Zones

      4a-9b

      Size

      Height: 1'-2'

      Width: 1'-3'

      • sun - dappled shade
      • even moisture - occasional
      Photo of Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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      Abies bracteata

      aka Abies venusta, Bristle Cone Fir, Santa Lucia Fir

      Plant Type

      Tree, Conifer

      Zones

      7a-10b

      Size

      Height: 60'-80'

      Width: 15'-25'

      • sun - mostly shade
      • even moisture - low
      Photo of Abies bracteata form by Stan Shebs
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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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