Abies concolor 'Glauca Compacta'

Also Known As

Glauca Compacta Dwarf Blue Subalpine Fir
Glauca Compacta Fir

Plant type

conifer

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Abies concolor 'Glauca Compacta' plant details

Abies concolor 'Glauca Compacta' is an evergreen conifer with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies concolor 'Glauca Compacta'

Plant type: conifer
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies concolor 'Glauca Compacta'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flat frost-blue needles make this dense, irregularly cone-shaped dwarf conifer (3-6"/year; to 10' in 30 years) a very special tree for accent or highlight. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Abies concolor 'Glauca Compacta' Dwarf White Fir - A small compact upright plant. Needles are large and blue. Plant will only be about 6' in 10 years. Very nice dwarf.