Conifer Database - Rockford

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Abies concolor ‘Rockford’

Abies concolor 'Rockford' is a miniature, low mounding bun selection with perfectly symmetrical, short, dense branching; and shorter-than-typical blue-green foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 12 to 18 inches (15 - 20 cm) tall and wide, an annual growth rate of around 1 inch (2.5 cm).

This cultivar originated as a witch's broom found in the early 1990s by Dennis Hermsen of Farley Iowa. Denny found the original broom on the grounds of Rockford Cemetery, Rockford, Illinois.

[ Chub Harper describes the Rockford broom in his field notes ] small size, low, compact.



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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