Photo of Abies koreana 'Piccolo' 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
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.
Abies koreana 'Piccolo' - A dwarf plant with no main leader. Branches spread out weeping. Leaves are green and small.
A slow growing slightly weeping Dutch selection that seldom forms a leader and generally forms a flat topped bun.
Dark green needles with silvery undersides, weeping form, good in rock garden or trough. Hardy to Zone 5
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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