About
Abies veitchii 'Heddergott' is a compact, slow-growing conifer that develops a cushion-like shape over time, typically reaching 0.5 to 1.5 metres in height after a decade. Its short needles are densely clustered along the branches, exhibiting a glossy dark green surface with a subtle curve and a white underside. The plant generally produces new growth measuring between 2.5 and 15 cm annually.
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
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched, Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required. Older plant may develop upright leaders - these may be removed if more spreading habit is prefered.
- 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