Buy Abies balsamea 'Hansen'
Also Known As
- Hansen Balsam Fir
Abies balsamea 'Hansen' plant details
Abies balsamea 'Hansen' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies balsamea 'Hansen'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies balsamea 'Hansen'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Incredibly short, dark-green foliage on this tiny fir is quite densely arranged! Found as a witch's broom by Rob Tudehope.
By: Conifer Kingdom
Gardening facts about Abies balsamea 'Hansen' plant
How to Grow Abies balsamea 'Hansen'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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