Abies procera 'Yang' is still a relatively new cultivar but it shows a miniature growth rate of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year, more laterally with a teal-green hue. There are subtle differences between the two plants which may be more apparent with mature growth.
Discovered on a Noble fir at Drakes Crossing Christmas tree farm in Silverton, Oregon, by Jason Hupp, this broom was one of two separate brooms found on the same tree. The upper broom was named 'Yin', the lower 'Yang', by Will Fletcher of Hobbiton Gardens, Port Orchard, WA.
A three year old plant of Abies procera 'Yang' at Hobbiton Gardens.
Photo by William Fletcher
The early Spring foliage of a specimen of the same specimen of Abies procera 'Yang'.
Photo by William Fletcher
Hardened, Winter foliage of a five year old specimen at Hobbiton Gardens.
Photo by William Fletcher
The original tree the brooms were found. Abies procera 'Yin' is shown, 'Yang' is below the photo perspective.
Photo by William Fletcher
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