Giant fir , Grand fir. A very fast-growing tree with soft, shiny, dark green leaves whitish on the reverse. Cones long green, ripening to brown. A very fast-growing tree with soft, shiny, dark green leaves, with whitish green underneath. Cones cylindrical, green ripening to brown. Max Height 25m to 60m. Max Spread 5m to 8m. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Abies grandis
A very fast-growing tree with soft, shiny, dark green leaves whitish on the reverse. Cones long green, ripening to brown. A very fast-growing tree with soft, shiny, dark green leaves, with whitish green underneath. Cones cylindrical, green ripening to brown.
Additional information
| Generic | Abies |
|---|---|
| Species | grandis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Giant fir, Grand fir |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25m, 60m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 5m, 8m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Conical, Columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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