Abies fraseri 'Kline's Nest'

Also Known As

Abies fraseri 'Kleins Nest'
Kleins Nest Fraser Fir
Kline's Nest Fraser Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Abies fraseri 'Kline's Nest' plant details

Abies fraseri 'Kline's Nest' is an evergreen conifer shrub 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 fraseri 'Kline's Nest'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies fraseri 'Kline's Nest'

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

Abies fraseri 'Kline's Nest' - A dwarf spreading, low growing evergreen conifer, with glossy green short needles. Cones are purple. Forms a nice nest shape. Also goes by 'Klein's Nest' and 'Klein's Dwarf'.

By: Kigi Nursery

A spreading nested form introduced in the early seventies by Rareflora.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Low, spreading with glossy green short needles. Cones are purple. As the name suggests, a nest shape, only about foot tall at 10 years. Also known as 'Klein's Nest' and 'Klein's Dwarf'.