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Also Known As

  • Compact Columnar Fraser Fir
  • Fraser Fir

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Abies fraseri 'Fastigiata Compacta' plant details

Abies fraseri 'Fastigiata Compacta' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies fraseri 'Fastigiata Compacta'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, columnar, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies fraseri 'Fastigiata Compacta'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact and columnar, this form of Fraser fir is a good choice for the small garden, where its short, horizontal branches and short, dense needles deliver an upright evergreen presence in little room. Shiny, dark green needles are complemented by upright,
Short, dense needles on stubby, horizontal branches. This slow growing Fraser fir cultivar forms a narrow upright. Nice selection for a confined space in a garden. Our larger one is an extremely narrow selection only measuring about a foot at the base and is quite heavy. It may require additional shipping charges. If this one interests you contact me and I'll figure the exact charge to your zip code.
Compact columnar slow growing fir that gives us a wonderful upright for small yards.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Abies fraseri 'Fastigiata Compacta' plant

How to Grow Abies fraseri 'Fastigiata Compacta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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