Abies lasiocarpa 'Duflon'

Also Known As

DuFlon Subalpine Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Abies lasiocarpa 'Duflon' plant details

Abies lasiocarpa 'Duflon' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and 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 'Duflon'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies lasiocarpa 'Duflon'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This exceptionally-dense, miniature conifer has shiny, dark-green needles that are set so densely on the plant that it is nearly impenetrable. As one of the slowest-growing firs, this plant is a collector's gem!

By: Conifer Kingdom

Connoisseur's dwarf Alpine Fir. This was found by Bita and Alton Duflon in the early 50's while hiking at Lake Cushman in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. Incredibly short growth of 1/2" or less per year appeals to the dwarf conifer collectors as well as the native plant contingent but we notice most of these go to that broad category of plant nut. A nice plant of this in your garden is license for a certain amount of deserved hauteur. A plant for cool climates.