Plants > Conifers

grand fir

Abies grandis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae
Common Names: giant fir

About this plant

A fast-growing, tall conifer with a narrow conical habit. The flattened, needle-like leaves are dark green above with two silvery-grey bands below. Cones up to10cm long are bright green when young before ripening to a reddish-brown

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and adelgids

Diseases

May be suseptible to honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years