Abies procera (Glauca Group) 'Glauca'
noble fir 'Glauca'
A vigorous, tall, evergreen conifer tree, remarkable for its blue foliage. This cultivar is slow-growing from the beginning, but after 7-8 years the growth rate becomes more moderate, eventually reaching the height of up to 20 metres. A very elegant cultivar of Fir with pyramidal crown and blue, upcurved needles, 1 - 3.5 cm long. After 15 years the tree will start producing attractive, up to 20cm long, blue seed cones, turning brown when mature.
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 | Blue Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Grey Silver | Blue | ||
| Autumn | Blue Grey Silver | Brown | ||
| Winter | Blue Grey Silver |
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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting.
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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