Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' from NVK Nurseries

Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'

Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' - Piccolo Dwarf Balsam Fir

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:

Height:

40-50 cm

Spread:

60-70 cm

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
3gal

Piccolo 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 Soils
Well-drained
Moist to Average

Growth Rate

Slow

Habit

Globe
Dwarf
Mounding

Foliage Color

Green (dark)

Landscape uses

Border/edging

Suitable Substitutions for Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'