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Veitch fir 'Heddergott' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Veitch fir 'Heddergott'

Abies veitchii 'Heddergott'

Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

A dwarf, slow-growing form, producing a cushion-shaped, evergreen conifer reaching height of 0.5-1.5 metres after ten years. Short needles densely arranged around the shoots, glossy and dark green above, slightly curved, displaying the white underside. Average new growth is 2.5 to 15cm per year.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 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

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates.

Pruning

No pruning required. Older plant may develop upright leaders - these may be removed if more spreading habit is prefered.

Propagation

Propagate by grafting.

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be affected by conifer aphid and adelgids.

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage Informal

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

BushyTrailing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years