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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Abies trees are ornamental evergreen conifers with silvery blue needles, often called Silver Firs. They can be slow growing at first but eventually some varieties can make large, stately trees.
Many naturally dwarf varieties are perfect for smaller gardens or rockeries. The evergreen foliage adds interest and structure in the winter. In the autumn they produce cones, some can be large and purple.
Very hardy and easy to grow, they thrive in any reasonably well-drained soil with partial shade. Good for coastal sites. Abies trees prefer to be left alone and would not benefit from any regular or structured pruning.
White Fir
The White/Colorado Fir. One of the bluest firs with very silvery blue needles. A naturally smallish tree.
Silver Fir
Small slow growing tree, neat compact habit, leaves dark green, silvery white beneath, violet purple, cylindrical cones.
Silver Fir, Horstmann's Silberlocke
A very slow growing tree with twisted leaves creating a silvery appearance. Cones develop at a young age.
Fir
Dark curly needles which have silvery undersides makes an attractive small tree. Pyramidal in growth habit.
Slow growing dwarf tree with attractive blue-greyish leaves. Suitable for a large rock garden or lawn specimen.