Photo by Forestfarm
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Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta'
Also Known As
- FIR
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 4a-8a
Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta' plant details
Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This beautiful and slow-growing cultivar of the much loved Silver White fir features large, powder-blue, curved needles on a wonderfully diminutive 2-4' tree, the branching pattern can be quite irregular producing a unique tree with character for the landscape; a perfect choice for rock garden or small space. S/M
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta' plant
How to Grow Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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