Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta' - Compact Rocky Mountain Fir
Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta' - Compact Rocky Mountain Fir - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Compact Rocky Mountain Fir

Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta'

  • Dense conifer with a tight uniform conical habit
  • New growth is light green, maturing to a vivid blue as the season progresses
  • This brilliant blue matures to steel-blue for the winter

ZONE:
5

HEIGHT:
2-2.50 m

SPREAD:
1-1.50 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


This extremely uniform cultivar will retain its compact growth with no pruning. Makes a great focal point for winter interest.

Additional Notes about Compact Rocky Mountain Fir:


As with many plants, rate of growth and ultimate size may be modified by grafting onto a more vigorous rootstock. This author has a specimen at over 13 meters, at just over 30 years old.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
HABIT:
Dwarf
Conical
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Blue
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen