Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' - 25-30 CM RB

Description
The Alpine fir 'Green Globe' (Abies lasiocarpa) is a small tree that grows upright and in a spherical shape, usually reaching a height of around 2 m and a width of around 1.5 m. Its needle-like leaves are grey-green in colour. This tree is highly frost-tolerant. It prefers well-drained, sandy, acidic soil in a sunny to shady position.

Leaves
The Alpine fir 'Green Globe' is evergreen. Its needles are grey-green.

Frost hardiness
The Alpine fir 'Green Globe' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Alpine fir 'Green Globe' is a small tree that grows upright and in a spherical shape. It usually reaches a height of 1.5–2 m and a width of approx. 1.2–1.5 m. It is slow-growing, typically growing 3–5 cm per year.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Abies lasiocarpa 'Green Globe' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

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

Fruit
Cones.

Use
Container, specimen plant, group planting, heath garden, rockery, topiary