Abies concolor 'Compacta'
Abies concolor 'Compacta' - Compact White Fir
More About Abies concolor 'Compacta'
- AKA Abies concolor 'Violacea Compacta'
- Slow irregular spreading growth habit
- Long silvery-blue needles throughout the year
- Purple cones grow upright and disintegrate while still on the plant
- A slow-growing cultivar for tight areas
Zone:
4Height:
150-250 cmSpread:
150-250 cmCompact White Fir Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grows well if planted in full sun, protected from harsh winds and in a slightly acidic, moist, but well-drained soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay or areas with poor drainage.
Abies concolor 'Compacta' Characteristics
Full Sun
Evergreen
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Growth Rate
SlowAttributes
Juglan TolerantHabit
DwarfSpreading
Foliage Color
SilverBlue
Landscape uses
SpecimenSuitable Substitutions for Abies concolor 'Compacta'
Pinus sylvestris 'Glauca Nana'
Dwarf Blue Scots Pine
Picea pungens 'Montgomery'
Montgomery Blue Spruce
Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'
Globe Blue Spruce
