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Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Nana' (Balsam fir 'Nana')
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Nana'
Other names
Balsam fir 'Nana', Dwarf balsam fir , Abies balsamea 'Hudsonia', Abies balsamea f. hudsonia
Genus
Abies Abies
Variety or Cultivar
'Nana' _ 'Nana' is a rounded to mound-forming, evergreen, coniferous shrub with short, densely-arranged, needle-like, dark green leaves, bright green when young. Oblong to cylindrical, purple cones turning pale brown with age.
Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Nana' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids Adelgids , Aphids
General care
Pruning
No pruning is needed.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Nana' (Balsam fir 'Nana') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Containers, Foliage only, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil and protect from cold winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Nana'
Other names
Balsam fir 'Nana', Dwarf balsam fir , Abies balsamea 'Hudsonia', Abies balsamea f. hudsonia
Genus
Abies Abies
Variety or Cultivar
'Nana' _ 'Nana' is a rounded to mound-forming, evergreen, coniferous shrub with short, densely-arranged, needle-like, dark green leaves, bright green when young. Oblong to cylindrical, purple cones turning pale brown with age.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
No pruning is needed.
Propagation methods
Grafting
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Where to grow
Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Nana' (Balsam fir 'Nana') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Containers, Foliage only, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil and protect from cold winds.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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