Conifer Database - Piggelmee

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Abies concolor ‘Piggelmee’

Abies concolor 'Piggelmee' is a very dwarf selection of white fir, growing broader than high, with lovely pale blue, short, thick needles that are densely arranged on short stems. Annual growth 1 inch (2.5 cm). After 10 years of growth, mature specimen will measure 8 inches (20 cm) tall and 18 inches (45 cm) wide. This conifer is an ideal choice for the rock garden or other small spaces.

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom on a specimen of Abies concolor 'Candicans' in a garden in Geneva, Switzerland; and introduced to the nursery trade around 1970 by Draijer B.V., The Netherlands. It is normally propagated through grafting, but it is hard to do so because of its short branchlets.




Abies concolor

Abies concolor

Abies concolor

Abies concolor

Abies concolor

Abies concolor

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Blue
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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