Abies numidica 'GLAUCA'

Abies numidica 'GLAUCA'
Blue Algerian fir

SIZE/TYPE	medium-sized shrub
USUAL HEIGHT	1.5-3m
USUAL WIDTH
LEAVES	evergreen conifer
COLOUR OF LEAVES	silvery-blue
FLOWERS	insignificant or non-blooming
LOCATION	full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)	5 (down to -29°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Conifers

Algerian blue fir is a show-stopper. This fir comes from Alger and Morocco and the original species is a large tree. This variety, however, is blue and dwarf.

The needles are short and stiff, and densely cover the branches. Their colour is deep green with rich, silvery blue stripes making a striking blue overall appearance. It grows very slowly, making short branches. Its usual size is 1.5-3m, specimens in warmer parts of Europe can experience double the size.

It likes light, medium fertile, slightly acidic soil that remains moist. The best location is light shade or filtered sun, but if sufficiently mulched it can grow in full sun, too. It likes warmth and will suffer in draft so avoid windy places and do not plant it in cold, mountainous resorts. Fully hardy to USDA zone 6 (-25°C), possibly more.

Last update 16-02-2008.

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GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.