Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe' (Blue Noble Fir)
Blue Noble Fir 'Blaue Hexe', Blaue Hexe Blue Noble Fir
Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe' (Blue Noble Fir) is a desirable, dwarf, evergreen conifer forming a flattened globe adorned with short, bright powdery blue needles. Slow-growing, 1.2 in. per year (2-5 cm), this attractive Blue Noble Fir is a great choice for small gardens, containers or rockeries.
- Grows up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Will tolerate thin, rocky soils with good moisture.
- Perfect small gardens, containers or rockeries.
- Watch for aphids, adelgids and honey fungus. Easy to grow and easy to care for.
- No pruning required.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5
– 6 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Abies - Firs |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5
– 6 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Abies - Firs |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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