Conifer Database - Andover

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Abies balsamea ‘Andover’

Abies balsamea 'Andover' is a low growing Balsam fir without a stem. Its branches spread to 16.4 feet (5 m) wide, are slow growing and its needle arrangement is like the type.

Found in 1957 by W.A. Smith in Andover, NY, USA.




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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Spreading
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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