Abies - Fir

Abies procera ‘Rick’s Foxtail’

Rick’s Foxtail Noble Fir

Congested growth on this upright fir has a nice bluish-green color. Short side branches emerge from a thick, central leader, giving a tail-like appearance to the branches radiating from the trunk.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-8	Intermediate	Sun	3’x1.5′

Abies pinsapo ‘Horstmann’

Horstmann Spanish Fir

Short, stiff, blue-green needles on this dwarf, spreading plant give it a shimmering appearance. A selection from Gunter Horstmann in Germany.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Dwarf	Sun	2’x 3′

Abies pinsapo ‘Fastigiata’

Upright Spanish Fir

Each branch ascends abruptly upward on this columnar, fir. Its stiff, silver-blue needles make it even more of a fascinating plant.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Sun	5’x2′

Abies pinsapo ‘Aurea’

Golden Spanish Fir

The stiff, pointed needles of this Spanish fir develop a gorgeous golden cast over silver-blue. They appear to radiate around the stems and provide great texture. Slow-growing, the striking tree can be conical or somewhat irregular.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 6-9	Intermediate	Sun	4’x3′

Abies nordmanniana ‘Golden Spreader’

Golden Spreader Nordmann Fir

A sunny addition to the winter garden, this golden spreading Nordmann fir has a compact bun-like shape. The tiny golden needles require shade when young.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-8	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	2’x3′

Abies lasiocarpa ‘Glauca Compacta’

Blue Compact Subalpine Fir

Powder blue needles decorate the stems of this sub-alpine fir and give it a very soft appearance. Dense branching creates a tight conical form that grows very slowly. Abies lasiocarpa var. Arizonica ‘Glauca Compacta.’

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 4-8	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade	3’x1.5′

Abies lasiocarpa ‘Glacier’

Glacier Subalpine Fir

This pyramidal selection of Alpine Fir is a gorgeous bright blue color. Its dense growth and perfect Christmas tree shape make it a delightful addition to any landscape.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 4-8	Intermediate	Sun	6’x3′

Abies koreana ‘Kohout’s Ice Breaker’

Kohout’s Ice Breaker Korean Fir

Spring’s new growth has needles that strongly twist around the branches, showing the brilliant white undersides. Its incredibly slow growth rate is a result of its origin as a witch’s broom discovered on an already-slow-growing tree with similarly curved needles.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-8	Miniature	Sun	1’x1.5′

Abies koreana ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’

Silberlocke Korean Fir

This elegant, pyramidal Korean fir has recurved green needles that show off gleaming, silver-white undersides to create a striking two-tone effect. Upright, purple cones stand out against the outstanding silvery tree.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-8	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	6’x3′

Abies koreana ‘Green Carpet’

Green Carpet Korean Fir

Not quite a carpet, this very low, somewhat mounding and spreading form of Korean fir, makes a wonderful groundcover with glossy, dark green needles. The dwarf, slow-growing selection becomes a short, broad bush.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-8	Dwarf	Sun	1’x4′

Abies koreana ‘Cis’

Cis Korean Fir

Tiny and charming, this miniature Korean fir grows only about 1″ a year and forms a flattened ball of about one foot in 10 years. An attractive addition to a rock garden or trough.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-8	Miniature	Sun	1’x1′

Abies koreana ‘Aurea’

Yellow Korean Fir

Bright yellow needles with white undersides give this slow-growing Korean fir a distinctive look. Striking upright purple cones contrast the foliage, which takes on a softer shade in summer. Mature plants can tolerate full sun, but juvenile plants prefer some shade. A low, spreading shrub when young, becoming conical with age.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 5-8	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	5’x2′

Abies concolor ‘Blue Cloak’

Blue Cloak White Fir

A dense narrow pyramidal concolor fir with gracefully hanging side branches. Powder blue needles and light green-blue new growth give a very soft look.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 4-8	Intermediate	Sun/Part Shade	8’x2.5′

Abies balsamea ‘Tyler Blue’

Tyler Blue Balsam Fir

Rich, steel-blue foliage on this upright, pyramidal conifer is an outstanding color, akin to that of many Noble Firs but uncommon for Abies balsamea. Found at a Christmas tree plantation in New Hampshire.

Hardiness	Growth Rate	Esposure	HxW@10yrs
Zones 3-8	Dwarf	Sun/Part Shade

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