Conifer Database - Pygmy

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Abies alba ‘Pygmy’

Abies alba 'Pygmy' is an extremely dwarf, globose dwarf form of European silver fir with stubby, upwardly radiating branches; and shiny, medium-green needles with shimmering silver undersides. After 10 years in the garden, a mature specimen will measure approximately 12 inches (30 cm) tall and wide, an annual rate of growth of an inch (2.5 cm) or less. This would be a perfect candidate for inclusion in a small rock garden or a formal setting of dwarf and miniature conifers.

The origin of the cultivar is unknown. Its first known description was by Dutch nurseryman, Wiel Linssen, The Netherlands in 1990.


Aris Auders and Derek Spicer; RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers; ©2012 Kingsblue Press


Abies alba

Abies alba

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Medium Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Unknown


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