Veitchs Silver Fir

Name: Veitchs Silver Fir
SKU: 307
Availability: OutOfStock

From £99.02

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Veitchs Silver Fir-Of all the full sized fir species which can be grown in Britain this is probably the most ornamental. It has a graceful conical form eventually with down-swept lower branches. The luxuriant deep green foliage is stunning silvery-white on the underside.

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Features

Mature Height

20 metres

Crown Spread

15 metres

Soil Types

Silty

Full Description

The cones, usually produced near the top of the tree, are deep blue in summer. The stem is vertical and straight, reminiscent of a forest tree (which of course it is), but the speed of growth and ultimate height will be less than most commercial conifers.

As a landscape feature this species makes an ideal backdrop to other plants or a wind proof shelter belt. It can also be used as a respectable individual specimen or an interesting component of a pinetum. Silver fir trees prefer shade in their youth and full light at maturity. They are best on moist slightly acid soil, but will tolerate a wide range of conditions.

The climate in Britain is unlikely to become cold enough to cause severe damage, but trees may blow down or break in exceptional gales. Clumps of this species may be planted at close final spacing, down to as little as 3 metres between plants that are expected to stand together for 50-60 years.

The species, introduced in 1879, occurs naturally on the central Japanese island of Honshu. It was discovered by John Gould Veitch, the Chelsea and Exeter nurseryman, on the slopes of mount Fuji in 1860.

Delivery

All our stock is “lifted” to order, which means that they are “lifted” and packed the same day and sent off so delivery is made the following day hence you receive them as fresh as possible. They are well packed and they are able to stay in the bags they arrive in for up to 7/10 days out of any frosts but it is advisable to plant bareroot trees as soon as possible. We are able to give you a suitable delivery date after the order has been placed when we email your order of acknowledgement to you. Unlike other nurseries who usually say within 3-5 days we can give you a definite day.

As soon as we receive your order we can usually send these out within the week. We use a courier and a signature will be required UNLESS you inform us (in the comments box) of where you would like your goods left safely should you not be at home. It is possible to select a day (apart from week-ends and Fridays) when ordering.

Delivery Charges

We will send you a delivery date via email when we receive your order.

Very SMALL ORDERS between quantities of 1-15 in size 40/60 can usually be sent out via ROYAL MAIL (UK mainland only) for as little as £8.00. Your basket will still show £15.00 plus vat for delivery charge BUT if you put in the COMMENTS BOX that you wish delivery by ROYAL MAIL we can pick this up and change the payment when the order is submitted . All other order are priced as:

Orders up to £75 – delivery £15 plus vat
£76 – £200 – delivery £22 plus vat
£201 – £300 – delivery £30 plus vat
£301 – £500 – delivery £40 plus vat
£501 – £1000 – delivery £45 plus vat
£1001 plus – delivery £50 plus vat

Scotland Grampians/Highlands do carry an extra delivery charge according to our couriers – we can advise on this extra charge.

Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern and Southern Ireland. It is possible for us to arrange delivery to these areas but we would have to arrange the cost with our couriers so please contact our office 01452 832100.