Dwarf Blue Rocky Mountain Fir
Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta'
SKU
1934
This selection sports striking blue needles that are soft to the touch and create a dense, pyramidal form. Excellent for containers, rock gardens and as year-round color to flowering borders. This native dwarf is an extremely hardy, easy care plant, growing 3 to 4 feet tall in 10 years with a mature size of 6 to 8 feet tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.
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3 - 7 Change
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | A-beez las-ee-oh-KAR-puh GLAW-kuh kom-PAK-ta |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing to 3-4 ft. tall in 10 years; eventually 6-8 ft. tall, 5-6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Rock Garden, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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