Abies balsamea 'Nana' - 15-20 CM C3,5

Description
The Balsam fir 'Nana' (Abies balsamea) is a woody plant that grows broad, dense, spherical and usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and a width of approx. 2.5 m. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers nutrient-rich, moist to wet, slightly acidic soil in a sunny to shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abies balsamea nana globosa.

Leaves
The Balsam fir 'Nana' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Frost hardiness
The Balsam fir 'Nana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Balsam fir 'Nana' is broad, dense and spherical in structure. Slow growing. Generally grows 1 - 5 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Tub, grave

Root
Abies balsamea 'Nana' is a shallow-rooting plant.