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compact white fir

Abies concolor 'Compacta'

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Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

'Compacta' is a slow-growing dwarf evergreen conifer to 2m in height, of irregular, spreading shape, with long, slender blue-grey needles

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Protect from cold winds. Makes nice garden specimen

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

Pests

Can get aphids and adelgids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensWall Side BordersCity CourtyardPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years