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    • Photo of Abies lasiocarpa 'Blue Bear' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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    Buy Abies lasiocarpa 'Blue Bear'

    Also Known As

    • Blue Bear Subalpine Fir

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5b-9a

    2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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    Abies lasiocarpa 'Blue Bear' plant details

    Abies lasiocarpa 'Blue Bear' 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 'Blue Bear'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: bonsai, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies lasiocarpa 'Blue Bear'

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A very compact and low-growing, sub-alpine fir with densely textured foliage, which maintains an exceptionally blue color year-round.

    By: Forestfarm

    A compact and slow-growing fir with bright blue foliage. Seems fairly similar to 'Glauca Compacta' but with a different shade of blue.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Gardening facts about Abies lasiocarpa 'Blue Bear' plant

    How to Grow Abies lasiocarpa 'Blue Bear'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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