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Abies sachalinensis

Sakhalin fir

An evergreen coniferous tree, with a broadly pyramidal crown, growing up to 30 metres high in optimal conditions. The needle-like foliage is dark green, with 2 narrow greenish-white stomatal lines on the underside. Needles are narrow and soft in texture, 1.2 - 3.5cm long and 1mm wide. Young seed cones (5-8cm long) are purple-brown, maturing to dark brown.

Other common names
Sachalin fir
Synonyms
Abies veitchii var. sachalinensis
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Green
Summer Grey Silver Green Purple Brown
Autumn Grey Silver Green Brown
Winter Grey Silver Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical 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
Russian Far East to N Japan

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

May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.

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