Buy Abies amabilis 'Spreading Star'

Also Known As

Spreading Star Korean Fir
Spreading Star Pacific Silver Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-48"

planting zones

5a-9b

Specimen #2306 | $1300

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Abies amabilis 'Spreading Star' plant details

Abies amabilis 'Spreading Star' is a slow-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. and brown, purple and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - 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 amabilis 'Spreading Star'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, prostrate, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies amabilis 'Spreading Star'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - 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

Low and slow-growing, this spreading Pacific silver fir with lush green and gray-blue foliage makes an attractive ground cover.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Abies amabilis ' Spreading Star ' - A ground cover type of Korean Fir. In 50 years not more than 3 ft. high. Plant likes partial shade. Grows 4 - 8" a year. Grafted Firs

By: Kigi Nursery

Ground cover, Grows 4" to 8" a year, prostrate form. Evergreen, Hardy to USDA zone 5.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This is a cute little ground cover type of Pacific Silver Fir. In 50 years it will grow not more than 3' tall but will continue to spread. Grows approximately 4-8" a year. Plant in partial shade.