Abies lasiocarpa Compacta

Abies lasiocarpa 'Compacta' is a small decorative conifer, highly valued for its regular shape and blue-silver color of the needles, ideal for modern gardens and limited spaces.

Main features

• Plant type: dwarf fir, evergreen

• Form: dense conical, very compact

• Dimensions at maturity: approx. 1–1.5 m high and 0.8–1.2 m wide

• Growth Rate: slow

• Needles: short, rigid, blue-green to silver-blue

• Crown: very tidy, does not require frequent trimming

Planting conditions

• Exposure: full sun or partial shade (the color is more intense in the sun)

• Soil: fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral

• Watering: moderate; it prefers well-drained soil, without excess water

• Cold resistance: very good, withstands strong frosts

Maintenance

• no formation cuts required

• mulching at the base is recommended to maintain moisture

• resistant to diseases and pests

• tolerates cold winters and snow well

Use in landscaping

• small and medium gardens

• alpine or mountain gardens

• rockers and decorative layers

• solitary plantings or in small groups

• ideal for architectural accents in contemporary gardens