Abies durangensis
Durango fir
Large, upright-growing, 30 - 40m tall, evergreen, coniferous tree with narrowly pyramidal crown at young age, changing to rounded when more mature. Young trees have smooth, reddish-brown bark, changing to grey. Bark on older trees breaks into oblong plates with dark brown/grey colour. New buds are oblong, 4-5mm long, often cover with resinous layer. Needles are fairly long (1.4 - 4.5cm), rounded at the tip. They are pale blue-green on top with two dull stomata bands underneath, set in two or more ranks on either side of shoot. Cylindrical seed cones are pale yellow-green when young, ripening to brown.
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green Grey Silver | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green Grey Silver | Yellow Brown | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown | ||
| Winter | Blue Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.
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