Plants > Conifers

Hudson fir

Abies balsamea Hudsonia Group

Low Maintenance

Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

Hudsonia Group are slow-growing dwarf evergreen conifers, with a compact bun-shaped habit, rather broader than tall, and closely branched stems bearing dense, short dark green needles

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Protect from cold winds. Does not produce cones

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pests

Can get aphids and adelgids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalWall Side BordersHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years