Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'
More About Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'
- A very dwarf globe, with short nearly vertical branches
- Radiating, dark green needles
- Showy brown buds add winter interest
- Works well in rock gardens, mixed borders, or patio planters
Interesting Notes:
Found and introduced by Edwin Carstens Nursery, Varel, Germany. A notable specimen can be found at The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Zone:
3Height:
40-50 cmSpread:
60-70 cmPiccolo Dwarf Balsam Fir Growing and Maintenance Tips
A very low-maintenance plant requiring little to no pruning. A smaller slower-growing alternative to Abies balsamea 'Nana'.
Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Birds
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry SoilsWell-drained
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
SlowHabit
GlobeDwarf
Mounding
Foliage Color
Green (dark)Landscape uses
Border/edgingSuitable Substitutions for Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'
Abies koreana 'Blauer Eskimo'
Miniature Korean Fir
Abies balsamea 'Nana'
Dwarf Balsam Fir
Picea abies 'Little Gem'
Little Gem Norway Spruce
