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[slack ma girdle]

I have to plant a crimbo tree that won't grow too big. Currently there is a reciently dead Korean Fir, which i think is the best type of tree, as it is pretty, not too big when fully grown, and with fantastic purple cones.

Does anybody have a better sugestion ? Helpfull or otherwise

 

Where is the best place to buy a 6' tree. I have tried to persade tham to get a smaller tree, as it makes it harder to get it established. But they want a big tree.

[RobArb]

Similar to the korean fir you've got the flaky fir - Abies squamata that too though like the korean can grow to 15m

 

Others that could reach 20m that look nice (either foliage or cones) are the Cork Fir - Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica (hard to grow), Maries' Fir - Abies mariesii and Sakhalin Fir - Abies sachalinensis

 

Don't know where you would source them though, try barchams:biggrin:

[agg221]

I have to plant a crimbo tree that won't grow too big. Currently there is a reciently dead Korean Fir, which i think is the best type of tree, as it is pretty, not too big when fully grown, and with fantastic purple cones.

Does anybody have a better sugestion ? Helpfull or otherwise

 

Where is the best place to buy a 6' tree. I have tried to persade tham to get a smaller tree, as it makes it harder to get it established. But they want a big tree.

 

And above lies your answer. As to where to buy it - I suggest getting the one from Trafalgar Square, spray paint it green, job done................

 

 

 

 

 

I'll get my coat

 

Alec

[slack ma girdle]

And above lies your answer. As to where to buy it - I suggest getting the one from Trafalgar Square, spray paint it green, job done................

 

 

 

 

 

I'll get my coat

 

Alec

 

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[RobArb]

go with the Flaky:biggrin:

[Perkins]

Nordmann Fir?

[renewablejohn]

Picea Konica makes a lovely cone shaped tree but probably to small and slow growing for your purpose. Other alternative is a silver foliage variety but I have forgotten the name. (I know its my age)

[renewablejohn]

Just remembered its called Abies Concolor better known as the White Fir. Eventually grows big but slow growing and keeps a christmas tree shape.

[RobRainford]

Fraser fir! Nice shape and great smell!