Abies concolor 'Compacta' (Compact white fir)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Abies concolor 'Compacta'

Other names: Compact white fir, Abies concolor 'Glauca Compacta', Abies concolor 'Glauca Nana'


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Genus: Abies

Variety or cultivar: 'Compacta' _ 'Compacta' is a slow-growing, dwarf, evergreen conifer with an irregular, spreading habit. It has slender blue-grey needles.

Abies concolor 'Compacta' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Blue, Grey in All seasons

Tree shape: Compact, Irregular, Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Adelgids , Aphids

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning: No pruning is needed.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Grafting, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Abies concolor 'Compacta' (Compact white fir) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil and protect from cold winds.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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