Abies concolor 'Compacta' - 30-40 CM RB

Description
The White fir 'Compacta' (Abies concolor) is a shrub that grows compactly and usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and a width of around 3 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are silver-blue in colour. Decorative cones adorn Abies concolor 'Compacta' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich, loose, slightly acidic soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The White fir 'Compacta' is evergreen. Its needles are silver-blue.

Bark
Scaly bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White fir 'Compacta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White fir 'Compacta' is a compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 8 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Fruit
The cones of Abies concolor 'Compacta' appear from September.

Use
Solitary, privacy screen, group planting

Root
Abies concolor 'Compacta' is a deep-rooter or heart-rooter.