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Abies alba 'Cado'
Also Known As
- Cado Silver Fir
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Abies alba 'Cado' plant details
Abies alba 'Cado' is an evergreen conifer shrub 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 alba 'Cado'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, rare, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies alba 'Cado'
- 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
One-half inch, dark green, glossy needles on very short, congested branches. Clusters of tiny, one-eighth inch brown buds at the branch tips. Choice and very rare. Grafted six-inches high.
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Gardening facts about Abies alba 'Cado' plant
How to Grow Abies alba 'Cado'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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