Abies lasiocarpa 'Rat'

Also Known As

Rat Alpine Fir

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 1'-4'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Abies lasiocarpa 'Rat' plant details

Abies lasiocarpa 'Rat' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies lasiocarpa 'Rat'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies lasiocarpa 'Rat'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Not sure if this was named for the rodent or the rock band, either way its got no connection to the broom, maybe rats like to nest in it? Feed the python, hum a few bars of round and round and go out in the garden and dig a hole for this thing.