Abies sachalinensis
Sakhalin fir
An evergreen coniferous tree, with a broadly pyramidal crown, growing up to 30 metres high in optimal conditions. The needle-like foliage is dark green, with 2 narrow greenish-white stomatal lines on the underside. Needles are narrow and soft in texture, 1.2 - 3.5cm long and 1mm wide. Young seed cones (5-8cm long) are purple-brown, maturing to dark brown.
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green | Purple Brown | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Russian Far East to N Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.
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