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Abies concolor 'Mike Stern'

Also Known As

  • Mike Stern White Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Abies concolor 'Mike Stern' plant details

Abies concolor 'Mike Stern' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies concolor 'Mike Stern'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies concolor 'Mike Stern'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short, bright blue needles give a beautiful color to this incredibly dense and slow-growing fir. An excellent choice for a rock garden!
I suspect this is the same as Barabit's spreader, a dwarf spreading plant introduced by Barabits in Hungary around 1980.

Gardening facts about Abies concolor 'Mike Stern' plant

How to Grow Abies concolor 'Mike Stern'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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