About
A low-growing, rounded conifer that creates a dense mound, reaching approximately 1 meter in height and width. The needles are dark green and grow spirally along the shoots, with new growth appearing pale green in spring before transitioning to a deeper green as it matures.
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
- East-facing, North-facing, South-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, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Tolerant of some shade. 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