Abies “PNW” ‘Pacific Pearls’

This nice Abies “PNW” (Pacific Northwest) fir broom cultivar, ‘Pacific Pearls’, was one of our first discoveries of Abies in the Cascade Mountain Range of the Pacific Northwest. The ‘Pacific Pearls’ fir cultivar appears to be from an Abies amabilis broom, but the parent tree died before we could confirm the identity of the species. Some experts question whether it could be a lasiocarpa or a cross between 2 fir species because of the unusual needles, buds, and growth pattern. Therefore, we thought it would be most appropriate to label it as a Pacific NorthWest (“PNW“) fir cultivar until otherwise identified.

Fir broom Abies 'Pacific Pearls'
Abies (fir) ‘Pacific Pearls’ broom
"It's the REAL THING!"
Abies ‘Pacific Pearls’ broom showing small growth pattern…It’s the REAL THING!
Pearly buds on 'Pacific Pearls' fir broom
Close up of ‘Pacific Pearls’ fir broom showing numerous pearly buds.
Pacific Northwest fir ‘Pacific Pearls’ cultivar
Abies “PNW” ‘Pacific Pearls’ cultivar
Abies ‘Pacific Pearls’ starting to push
Abies ‘Pacific Pearls’ cultivar starting to push