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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

Gardening facts about Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta' plant

How to Grow Abies concolor 'Candicans Compacta'

  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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