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Shensi fir | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Shensi fir

Abies chensiensis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

A large conifer reaching up to 40m in the wild with dark grey bark, developing deep grooves with age, and upswept branches creating a conical outline. Fine, pointed, dark green needles are arranged in double rows either side of the branches. Upright, cylindrical cones start green, turning light brown with age

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers rich, deep,well-drained soil in a relatively sheltered position

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and adelgids

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Over Hundred Years