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Abies lasiocarpa 'Utah'

Also Known As

  • Utah Subalpine Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Abies lasiocarpa 'Utah' plant details

Abies lasiocarpa 'Utah' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. 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 'Utah'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies lasiocarpa 'Utah'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

Light green needles on this tight, bun-shaped fir are exceptionally short! Comparably large, orange-brown buds add contrast to the short, stubby branches of this attractive, miniature fir.

Gardening facts about Abies lasiocarpa 'Utah' plant

How to Grow Abies lasiocarpa 'Utah'

  • 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
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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