Conifer Database - Compacta

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Abies alba ‘Compacta’

aka Abies alba 'Nana Compacta'

Abies alba 'Compacta' has dense foliage in tiered, horizontal branches with blunt, glossy dark green needles with silver underneath. This spherical growing plant is a semi-dwarf and likes cooler climates with good sun exposure, and acidic soil. Annual growth 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm).

Originated by Parsons & Sons, in Flushing, NY, USA about 1885




Abies alba

Abies alba

Abies alba

Abies alba

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:(unknown)


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