Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' - 15-20 CM C4,5

Description
The Balsam fir 'Piccolo' (Abies balsamea) is a dwarf shrub that grows dense, roundish, dwarf and usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and a width of approx. 60 cm. Its leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny to shady position.

Leaves
The Balsam fir 'Piccolo' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, glossy.

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

Growth
Balsam fir 'Piccolo' is a dense, rounded and dwarf-growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 60 cm and is approx. 50 - 60 cm wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 2 - 3 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Use
Tub, grave, rock garden