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Noble Fir (abies nobilis)
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£2.73
2.73
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£2.73 - £110.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.
Price each per |
1 Tree |
10 Trees |
25 Trees |
100 Trees |
15-25cm |
£2.73 |
£1.87 |
£1.45 |
£1.10 |
Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Growing Noble Fir (Abies procera)
- Premium 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.
- High-quality timber: Strong, lightweight, close-grained wood valued for construction, interior joinery, and specialist uses.
- Ornamental value: Majestic pyramidal form, suitable as a specimen tree in parks or large gardens; tolerant of exposure and poor soils in uplands.
- Forestry benefits: Hardy in cool, moist UK climates; useful for diversification in wetter western regions.
- Site selection: Best in cooler, wetter western/uphill areas with >1000mm annual rainfall; full sun to partial shade; sheltered from extreme winds if possible.
- Soil 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.
- Planting time: Dormant season (November–April).
- Spacing and care: Slow to establish (5–12 years to significant height); water regularly during dry spells in first years; no fertilizer needed once established.
- Growth expectations: Can reach 45m+ in ideal conditions; limited planting scale in UK due to specific climate needs.
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