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Buy Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'

Also Known As

Piccolo Dwarf Balsam Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3b-8b

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Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' plant details

Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'

USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This low grower is more horizontal growing than vertical. Was found in Germany. This plant has deep green curled needles. Seems to be much smaller than A. balsamea 'Nana'.

By: Gossler Farms

Oh, very cute for the miniature garden! Tiny, uniform, dark green needles radiate around the many short branches of this dwarf Balsam Fir. Sense, very dwarf globe is ideal for rock gardens, containers and small landscapes. Found and introduced by Edwin Carstens Nursery, Varel, Germany. Globe shape. Growth rate: less than 1" per year. Cold hardy zones 3 - 6 or -40 °F. Heat hardy zones 6 - 1. Full sun to part sun. Comes in a 4” pot. An outdoor plant

By: Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center

A German selection of dwarf Balsam Fir and a superior cultivar than the more readily available 'Nana'. Hardly surprising that the Germans would have a superior cultivar and if enough of these get planted, they might counteract Volkswagen's emissions cover-up. Grows just 1"-3" per year and reaches 2'x2' in 10 years. Zone 3-8.

By: Far Reaches Farm

PICCOLO mini Balsam Fir Zones 3-8. This named variety has short, dark, fragrant needles with silver underside and compact growth which make this a LiveScale©Choice-Miniature selection. Trim lower branches for mini tree effect or grow naturally to form a natural mound.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' - Tiny, uniform, dark green needles radiate around the many short branches of this miniature Balsam Fir. Smaller and finer than 'Nana,' the improved selection displays prominent brown buds for seasonal interest. The dense, very dwarf globe is ideal for rock gardens, containers and small landscapes. Found and introduced by Edwin Carstens Nursery, Varel, Germany.

By: Kigi Nursery

MINIATURE. This gem is even smaller than our ever appealing Abies balsamea 'Nana'. Put it where it can be viewed up close to show off its dark green leaves and small parts. Originated and introduced by Edwin Carstens Nursery, Varel, Germany.