Abies balsamea ‘Nana’
$84.99
Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) Nana forms a compact evergreen mound with dark green, fragrant needles and pale green spring growth.
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Description
Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) Nana forms a broad, rounded evergreen mound with dense dark green needles. Pale green new growth brightens the outer shoots in spring before maturing to dark green.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in consistently moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. A sheltered site and ample water during dry weather help maintain its dense growth.
Its low profile fits rock gardens, courtyards, and large containers. The aromatic needles and evergreen color remain useful through winter.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Synonyms | Abies balsamea, Abies balsamea 'Nana', Abies balsamea f. hudsonia Nana, Abies balsamea Nana |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Architectural, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Dwarf Balsam Fir, Balsam Fir |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23011821, ABIBAN0002G, ABIBAN0003G, 201636727, 202066296 |
| Usps | Pale green spring growth matures into a dense dark green mound., Its low mound fits rock gardens, courtyards, and large containers., Sun or partial shade and moist soil support dense growth. |
| Cultivation | Plant in moist, well-drained soil and use partial shade where summer sun is intense. Shelter the plant from cold winds and water during dry weather. |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting. |
| Pests | Watch for adelgids and aphids. |
| Diseases | Usually disease-free, but honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | No pruning is required. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. |