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Abies balsamea ‘Renswoude’

Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea 'Renswoude' is a fairly recent introduction from The Netherlands. It is a special ball-shaped dwarf selection of Balsam fir with needles that are slightly lighter green than those typically seen in the species. Typical annual growth in most areas is a bit more than 1 inch (2.5 cm), producing a 10 to 15 inch (25 - 40 cm) congested, round plant after 10 years. This a great choice for use in a rock garden or small home garden as it will likely never outgrow its given space. Abies balsamea cultivars are notorious for their dislike of heat and drought so a recommended siting is in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, shielded from hot afternoon sun.

This cultivar originated in 1995 as a witch's broom found by Mr. G.V. Brenk of Barneveld, The Netherlands, on a specimen or Abies balsamea 'Nana.'™ He discovered the broom while maintaining a garden in a place called Renswoude, hence the cultivar name. He dug out the whole plant and brought it to nurseryman Piet Vergeldt in Lottum, who planted it in his garden where it remains today. Of course, he started to propagate the broom, and the first plants were sold in 1997 to some collectors to try. Now those plants look very healthy and are developing nicely. [ History courtesy of Ronald Vermeulen in an article written for CONIFERQUARTERLY, Spring 2003. ]




Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Medium Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Cushion or Bun Shaped
GROWTH SIZE:Miniature: less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year / less than 12 inches (30 cm) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Witch's Broom


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