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Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe'

Rocky Mountain Fir, Sub Alpine Fir

Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' is a compact evergreen conifer admired for its naturally rounded habit and dense soft green needles that provide year round colour and texture. Its slow growing form makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, alpine plantings, containers, and small landscapes. Easy to grow in New Zealand conditions, this hardy conifer offers lasting architectural appeal with minimal maintenance.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Conifers
Height:1.00 m
Spread:80 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 requirementsLow
Growth rateSlow
Also known asRocky Mountain Fir, Sub Alpine Fir
Sku15428

How to grow Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' in NZ

Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' 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 new growth.

Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' care tips

Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' requires very little maintenance once established. Water during prolonged dry periods while young and apply mulch annually to conserve soil moisture while keeping it away from the trunk. Pruning is rarely required apart from removing damaged or dead branches.

Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' size, spacing, and growth rate

Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' typically grows 50 to 80 centimetres tall and 60 centimetres to 1 metre wide over many years. Space plants around 1 metre apart to allow their natural shape to develop. Growth is slow, making it an excellent long term feature plant.

Landscaping uses for Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe'

Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' is ideal for rock gardens, alpine gardens, containers, mixed borders, courtyards, and small landscape plantings. Its dense evergreen foliage provides year round structure and combines beautifully with flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, and other dwarf conifers.

Why buy Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' 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 lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' 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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