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    • Photo of Abies koreana 'Piccolo' by Harold Greer

    Photo by Harold Greer

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    Abies koreana 'Piccolo'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Abies koreana 'Piccolo' plant details

    Abies koreana 'Piccolo' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - 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 koreana 'Piccolo'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Uses: cascading, dwarf, globose, mat-forming, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies koreana 'Piccolo'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A fabulous dwarf conifer, this shrub has no main leader so it spreads to make a mound 1' tall by 4-6' wide, the short needles are lime green when they emerge before deepening to deep dark-green, cones come out a rich purple before maturing to brown; a wonderful specimen for rock garden or large container. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A slow, growing green Korean fir that has spreading branches with no central leader. This globe shaped conifer is great for rock gardens, containers, and small areas.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Abies koreana 'Piccolo' - A dwarf plant with no main leader. Branches spread out weeping. Leaves are green and small.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    A slow growing slightly weeping Dutch selection that seldom forms a leader and generally forms a flat topped bun.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Dark green needles with silvery undersides, weeping form, good in rock garden or trough. Hardy to Zone 5

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    DWARF. Low, mat-forming plant with a good green color. No leader and short needles add to its character.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Abies koreana 'Piccolo' plant

    How to Grow Abies koreana 'Piccolo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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