Conifer Database - Creamy

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Abies concolor ‘Creamy’

aka Abies lowiana 'Creamy'

Abies concolor 'Creamy' is a small, globose dwarf cultivar that becomes pyramidal. Young shoots flush creamy and remain distinct until the end of winter or even the next year.

Introduced in 1991 by Gordon Haddow, Kenwith Nursery, UK (RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers, 2012)

New cream colored growth in spring, becoming variegated by fall, maintained throughout winter. Becomes more conical with age.




Abies concolor

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Light Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Miniature: less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year / less than 12 inches (30 cm) after 10 years
ORIGIN:(unknown)


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