Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca Compacta'

Also Known As

Abies lasiocarpa 'Ariz. Gl Compacta'
Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta'
Blue Compact Subalpine Fir
Compact Subalpine Fir
Glauca Compacta Dwarf Blue Subalpine Fir

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 30"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca Compacta' plant details

Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca Compacta' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca Compacta'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, distinctive bark, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca Compacta'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely plant for the large rock garden or small yard, this compact dwarf "Christmas-tree-shaped" tree has powdery-blue needles. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Powder blue needles decorate the stems of this sub-alpine fir and give it a very soft appearance. Dense branching creates a tight conical form that grows very slowly. Abies lasiocarpa var. Arizonica 'Glauca Compacta.'

By: Conifer Kingdom

A. LASIOCARPA ‘GLAUCA COMPACTA’ - is a beautiful conical alpine fir. The blue needles make a superb specimen plant.

By: Gossler Farms

Densely packed, powder-blue needles radiate around the stems.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This is a very blue and dense conical tree that forms a narrow dwarf pyramid. It has a thick, corky creamy white bark. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Abies lasiocarpa 'Ariz. Gl Compacta' - A dwarf compact squatty conical plant. Leaves are powder blue and radiate around the stem like a spruce. Large brown buds. Mature at 8'.