Abies concolor 'Piggelmee'

Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' is a charming dwarf White Fir valued for its compact rounded habit and soft blue green needles that provide year round colour and texture. Its slow growing nature makes it ideal for rock gardens, alpine plantings, containers, and smaller landscapes. Easy to grow in New Zealand conditions, this hardy evergreen conifer offers lasting architectural appeal with minimal maintenance.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Conifers
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as
Sku	15417

How to grow Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' in NZ

Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' grows best in full sun or partial shade with fertile, well drained soil enriched with organic matter. Improve the planting site with compost before planting and water regularly while establishing. Apply a balanced slow release fertiliser each spring to encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage.

Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' care tips

Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' requires very little maintenance once established. Water during prolonged dry periods while young and apply mulch annually to retain soil moisture while keeping it away from the trunk. Pruning is rarely required other than removing damaged or dead branches.

Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' size, spacing, and growth rate

Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' typically grows 40 to 80 centimetres tall and 60 centimetres to 1 metre wide over many years. Space plants around 1 metre apart to allow their natural form to develop. Growth is slow, making it an excellent long term feature plant.

Landscaping uses for Abies concolor 'Piggelmee'

Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' is ideal for rock gardens, alpine gardens, containers, courtyards, mixed borders, and small landscape plantings. Its blue green foliage provides year round structure and combines beautifully with flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, and other dwarf conifers.

Why buy Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants that are carefully grown for outstanding garden performance. Every Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' is selected for health and vigour before dispatch so it arrives ready to establish successfully. Our experienced team provides expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and dependable customer service.

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