Conifer Database - Ostrov nad OhŠ™Ã­

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Abies concolor ‘Ostrov nad Ohri’

Abies concolor 'Ostrov nad Ohí­' is arguably one of the strangest growing cultivars of this species ever to be introduced to the nursery trade. Its overall form is generally flat and spreading with contorted branches and clumpy, twisted, blue needles. Annual rate of growth in most areas in 2 to 3 inches (5 - 7.5 cm) which will make a mature plant 2 to 3 feet (60 - 90 cm) wide and half as tall after 10 years. It should be noted that this conifer has proven to be a somewhat difficult plant to maintain in good health.

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom found in 1996 by Mr. Hejtik in the town of Ostrov, a town in the Karlovy Vary vicinity of Czech Republic. It is occasionally seen listed simply as, Abies concolor 'Ostrov.'




Abies concolor

Abies concolor

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Blue
GROWTH SHAPE:Spreading
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:Witch's Broom


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