{"product_id":"noble-fir-abies-procera","title":"Noble Fir (abies procera)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Christmas tree: Excellent needle retention (even in heated homes), sturdy branches for heavy ornaments, attractive blue-green foliage, symmetrical shape, and pleasant citrus-like scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality timber: Strong, lightweight, close-grained wood valued for construction, interior joinery, and specialist uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnamental value: Majestic pyramidal form, suitable as a specimen tree in parks or large gardens; tolerant of exposure and poor soils in uplands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForestry benefits: Hardy in cool, moist UK climates; useful for diversification in wetter western regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite selection: Best in cooler, wetter western\/uphill areas with \u0026gt;1000mm annual rainfall; full sun to partial shade; sheltered from extreme winds if possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil requirements: Moist but well-drained, slightly acidic (avoids chalky or calcareous soils); tolerates poor to rich mineral soils but not dry, peaty, or waterlogged sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting time: Dormant season (November–April).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing and care: Slow to establish (5–12 years to significant height); water regularly during dry spells in first years; no fertilizer needed once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth expectations: Can reach 45m+ in ideal conditions; limited planting scale in UK due to specific climate needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-30cm","offer_id":58498894135640,"sku":null,"price":2.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2180.jpg?v=1789919584","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/noble-fir-abies-procera","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}