
Abies lasiocarpa ‘Glauca Compacta’
Alpine Fir - Blue Compact
NATIVAR – A semi-dwarf Alpine Fir. Silvery-blue foliage forms a semi-open branched pyramidal shape. Grows 8-9′ high by 4′ wide in a 10 year period. *Not to be confused with the Blue Compact Corkbark Fir (Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica ‘Glauca Compacta’) which is much fuller and slower.*
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
Origin
Parentage unknown.
Special Notes
Exposure: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Prefers acidic, moist but well draining workable soil. Dislikes extremes such as wet or bone-dry soils.
Maintenance: Selective trimming only when needed.
Group: Intermediate
