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Pinaceae
Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, widespread in Asia, Central America, Europe, North America and North Africa. Often very tall, with spiralled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves. The seed-cones stand upright on the branches unlike Spruces which have pendulous cones. Young cones are very eye-catching, ranging in colours from white, green, blueish violet and a purple red.
Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery, Abies Procera 'Sherwoodii' has a perfectly-shaped "Christmas tree" form with bright golden-yellow foliage, most noticeable on portions of the plant most exposed to sunlight, yet more green on interior foliage.
Soil Type: Acid, alkaline, heavy clay, light sandy, normal.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Golden - yellow needles.
Ultimate Height: 4 - 8m.
Ultimate Spread: 1.5 - 2.5cm
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 litre.
Growth Rate: 10 - 20 years.
Special Attributes: Will eventually grow to be a full-sized tree, but the golden colour slows its rate of growth.