Abies magnifica 'Nana'

Also Known As

Dwarf Blue Shasta Fir
Red Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Abies magnifica 'Nana' plant details

Abies magnifica 'Nana' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular 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 magnifica 'Nana'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies magnifica 'Nana'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare and beautiful, this dwarf Shasta fir has a tight, upright, conical form and long, soft, blue-gray needles that look good all year.

By: Conifer Kingdom

This rare dwarf selection of Shasta fir grows 2-6 inches a year. The long needles are a beautiful soft powder blue year-round.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Coniferous evergreen dwarf tree with conical habit and powdery blue needles. Prefers full sun but has low drought tolerance. Very slow grower. Growth Rate slow