white fir 'Violacea Prostrate'
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- white fir 'Violacea Prostrate' (Abies concolor 'Violacea Prostrate')
- Genus
- Abies
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
white fir 'Violacea Prostrate' pictures
Distribution of white fir 'Violacea Prostrate'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
“Cultivated” is a display category for regions without a native or introduced record, not verified cultivation coverage. Antarctica is shown in white.
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of white fir 'Violacea Prostrate'
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white fir 'Violacea Prostrate' care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, however plants sometimes develop an upward growing leader shoot which should be removed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. See conifer cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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