About
The Hudsonia Group consists of slow-growing, dwarf evergreen conifers characterized by a compact, rounded form that is wider than it is tall. The branches are closely arranged, supporting dense clusters of short, dark green needles.
About the genus
Abies are evergreen coniferous trees that can reach significant heights. They feature whorled branches that support narrow, flattened leaves, typically having a whitish underside. The upper branches produce substantial cones that disintegrate while still attached to the tree.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- E & N USA
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Protect from cold winds. Does not produce cones. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus