Abies balsamea 'Verkade's Prostrate'

Also Known As

Verkade's Prostrate Balmsam Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

2a-9b

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Abies balsamea 'Verkade's Prostrate' plant details

Abies balsamea 'Verkade's Prostrate' 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 'Verkade's Prostrate'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies balsamea 'Verkade's Prostrate'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A darling dwarf (18" x 24") spreading evergreen conifer with deep dark-green foliage, its habit is quite irregular and interesting; just perfect for a rock garden, very cold hardy, prefers sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. S-PSh/M-GDr

By: Forestfarm

Abies balsamea 'Verkades Prostrate' - A dwarf spreading evergreen conifer with deep emerald-green foliage. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil.

By: Kigi Nursery

DWARF. A spreading evergreen conifer with deep emerald-green foliage. Plant habit is more irregular than Abies balsamea 'Nana'. Interesting. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 1.5' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -50 degrees.