Abies
Abies _(Spruce Firs)_. -- Among these ornamental conifers mention may be made of the beautiful Japanese Spruce Ajanensis, which grows freely in most soils and has dual-coloured leaves--dark green on the upper surface and silvery white underneath; this makes a grand single specimen anywhere.
The White Spruce (_Abies Alba Glauca_) is a rapid grower, but while it is small makes a lovely show in the border; it prefers a moist situation. Of the slow-growing and dwarf varieties Gregorii is a favourite.
The Caerulea, or Blue Spruce, is also very beautiful.
Clanbrasiliana is a good lawn shrub, never exceeding 4 ft. in height.
The Pigmy Spruce (_A. Pygmea_) is the smallest of all firs, only attaining the height of 1 ft.
Any of these may be increased by cuttings. Author: admin :: Hits: 4 :: Added: Fri Apr 27 2007 :: Last Modified: Tue May 08 2007
