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Hudson fir 'Hudsonia' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Hudson fir 'Hudsonia'

Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Hudsonia'

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Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

'Hudsonia' is a dwarf cultivar, making a low rounded mound. Distinctively arranged dark green needle-like leaves, to 1.5cm long. are whiteish beneath. No cones are produced

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Tolerant of some shade but does not produce cones

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Pests

May be affected by aphids and adelgids

Diseases

Generally disease free but may be susceptible to honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensCity CourtyardCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

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