Compacta subalpine fir
Abies lasiocarpa 'Compacta'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Columnar
Garden uses
Notes
'Compacta' subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa 'Compacta') is a tree for hedges and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It stays small, reaching 24 to 36 inches tall and 24 to 47 inches wide. Growth is slow, so it keeps its columnar shape for years. It stays green all year.
Pairs well with Autumn Gold maidenhair tree, Black Beauty peony, and Swamp azalea.