Abies lasiocarpa
SUB-ALPINE FIR
Pinaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names: Abies amabilis, A. bifolia, A. lasiocarpa, A. subalpina, Picea bifolia, P. lasiocarpa

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Abies lasiocarpa
SUB-ALPINE FIR
Pinaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: blue-green

Ornamental Fruit: cone


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal & alpine designs

Uses: shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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