Name: Abies procera ‘Glauca’
Brand: Pépinière.ca
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Latin name

Abies procera ‘Glauca’

Common name

Noble Fir 'Glauca'

Type

Coniferous

Family

Pinaceae

Abies procera ‘Glauca’, also known as the noble fir 'Glauca', is a majestic conifer renowned for its dense and vibrant silvery-blue foliage, which gives it a striking presence in landscape designs. With a naturally pyramidal habit, it develops a slender and regular silhouette, ideal as an accent tree or a standalone specimen in large gardens. Its evergreen foliage, soft to the touch and richly colored, captures light all year round, creating a bright focal point, even in winter. Very hardy and well adapted to Quebec's climatic conditions, the noble fir ‘Glauca’ prefers deep, cool, and well-drained soil, in a sunny to partially shaded location. Thanks to its moderate growth, cold resistance, and structured appearance, Abies procera ‘Glauca’ is an elegant choice for sophisticated and sustainable landscaping projects.

Care guide

Care level

Low to moderate

Choosing this plant

Main benefit

Very bright silver-blue foliage and a majestic pyramidal habit, ideal for creating a focal point in large landscapes.

Feature tree, solitary planting, large garden, structural landscaping, conifer bed, long-term visual screen or winter focal point.

Container growing

Possible in very large containers during the first few years only, but this conifer becomes too large for permanent pot cultivation. Provide a deep container, excellent drainage, a slightly acidic substrate, and winter protection for the pot.

Seasonal care

Water regularly during the first few years to encourage strong root development. Add mulch at the base to keep the soil cool, without covering the crown. No significant pruning is necessary, except to remove dead, damaged, or misplaced branches.

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 4

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate to regular

Humidity

Cool, slightly moist soil, without excess water

Fertilization

Fertilizer for conifers in spring

Soil type

Fresh, deep, well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic to slightly acidic

Minimum temperature

-35°C

Propagation method

Grafting

Blooming period

Not specified

Fruiting

Cones erect, cylindrical, purplish-blue, turning brown at maturity

Foliage color

Silver blue

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Pyramidal, slender and regular

Height

12 m (39 ft)

Width

4 m (13 ft)

Growth rate

Moderate

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants

Dwarf conifers, ornamental grasses, Japanese maples, rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, ferns, and woodland perennials

Plants to avoid

Avoid very competitive plants, invasive ground covers, or plants that retain too much moisture at their base.

Spacing

4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft)

Pets

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.