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    Abies balsamea 'Weeping Larry'

    Also Known As

    • Abies balsamea 'Larry's Weeping'
    • Weeping Balsam Fir
    • Weeping Larry Balsam Fir

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 10'-12'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Abies balsamea 'Weeping Larry' plant details

    Abies balsamea 'Weeping Larry' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies balsamea 'Weeping Larry'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: cascading, small tree, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies balsamea 'Weeping Larry'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The leader and branches of this narrow, weeping balsam fir start out upright or horizontal and gradually angle down as they age. At 10 years, the lower 80% of the trees branches will be weeping and the upper 20% will extend horizontally or upright.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Weeping forms of balsam fir are few and far between, all the more reason to celebrate this weeping gem from Larry Stanley.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Abies balsamea 'Weeping Larry' plant

    How to Grow Abies balsamea 'Weeping Larry'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

    aka Abies koreana 'Silberlocke', Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-18'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader'

    aka Golden Spreading Nordman Fir, Nordman's Dwarf Golden Spreader Fir

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Abies bracteata

    aka Abies venusta, Bristle Cone Fir, Santa Lucia Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Abies bracteata form by Stan Shebs
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    Abies grandis

    aka Giant Fir, Grand Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 100'-300'

    Width: 25'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Abies grandis form by Nigel Homer
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    Abies koreana

    aka Korean Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-18'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Abies koreana cones by Lestath
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