Abies lasiocarpa compacta

Abies lasiocarpa Compacta, Abies concolor Compacta, Abies lasiocarpa Glauca Compacta, Picea abies Compacta, Abies Compacta, Abies concolor Glauca Compacta, Abies glauca Compacta

Abies lasiocarpa Compacta is a dwarf variety of Abies grown for its foliage and short stature. This evergreen conifer produces short, stubby branches with equally short, powder blue, needle-like foliage. It grows slowly to about 1 m tall and 60 cm wide. Abies lasiocarpa Compacta is an interesting conifer that is well suited to adding to a mixed planting, growing in a container, or including in a rock garden.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Conifers
Height:	1.00 m
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, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Abies lasiocarpa Compacta, Abies concolor Compacta, Abies lasiocarpa Glauca Compacta, Picea abies Compacta, Abies Compacta, Abies concolor Glauca Compacta, Abies glauca Compacta

Abies lasiocarpa compacta Details

Abies lasiocarpa Compacta is a dwarf variety of Abies grown for its foliage and short stature. This evergreen conifer produces short, stubby branches with equally short, powder blue, needle-like foliage. The branches are held off a single, central trunk though growth tends to be somewhat irregular. It grows slowly to about 1 m tall and 60 cm wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and periods of dry. Abies lasiocarpa Compacta is an interesting conifer that is well suited to adding to a mixed planting, growing in a container, or including in a rock garden.