About
This slow-growing dwarf conifer reaches up to 2 meters in height and features an irregular, spreading form. Its foliage consists of elongated, slender needles that exhibit a blue-grey hue.
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, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Architectural, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Protect from cold winds. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus