Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe'

• Height: 1 feet (0.3m)
• Width: 2 feet (0.6m)
• Hardiness: -29°C (-20°F)
• USDA Zone: 5a
• Light: Full Sun

Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe' is a dwarf Noble fir that has bright blue curled needles. This evergreen is a slow-growing, compact shrub with a mounding shape. This dwarf conifer makes an excellent choice for smaller spaces or rock gardens. It's uniqe blue glowing needles can add amazing contrast to the right environment.

Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe' was originally discovered as a witches broom from a specimen of Abies procera in Germany. 'Blaue Hexe' translates to 'Blue Witch' in the German language. 'Hexe' is an abbreviation for 'Hexenbesen' which is 'Witche's Broom' in German. Hence 'Blaue Hexe' translates to 'Blue Witches Broom'.

• Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe'

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  New blue foliage

  

• Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe'

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  Grafted onto standard

  

• Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe'

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  Grafted onto standard

  

• Abies procera 'Blaue Hexe'

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  Natural form grown in the ground