Abies concolor (Violacea Group) 'Violacea Prostrate'
white fir 'Violacea Prostrate'
A low-growing, spreading conifer, reaching 30cm tall in 10 years. Its needles are grey-blue and the large, decorative cones are pale violet ripening to brown
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. See conifer cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, however plants sometimes develop an upward growing leader shoot which should be removed
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
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