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compact corkbark fir

Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Compacta' Hornibr.

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Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

'Compacta' is a low-growing evergreen conifer making a bushy medium-sized shrub with a broadly conical crown, bright blue-grey foliage and purple young cones are produced occasionally by this cultivar

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 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. Slow growing.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

Pests

Can get aphids and adelgids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardPatio ContainerCottage InformalHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years