Abies lasiocarpa 'Day Creek'

Also Known As

Abies lasiocarpa 'Day's Creek'
Alpine Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

3a-9b

Abies lasiocarpa 'Day Creek' plant details

Abies lasiocarpa 'Day Creek' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies lasiocarpa 'Day Creek'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies lasiocarpa 'Day Creek'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Densely packed, powder-blue needles radiate around the stems on this selection of Alpine fir. Grows 3-6 inches a year reaching 3-5 feet in 10 years. Drought tolerant when established though would benefit from some summer irrigation. Also tolerant of poor soils.