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Abies balsamea 'Nana'

 
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Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Abies (A-bees) (Info)
Species: balsamea (bal-SAM-ee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Nana

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Category:
Trees
Conifers

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 16, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

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Description :
Densely-arranged blue-gray needles make this flat-topped, slow-growing shrub compact and attractive. Sun-PShade/Med.moisture


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Leaf Retention : Evergreen
Growth: Slow growth
Uses: Bonsai
Hardiness : -40 to -30F
Origin:
Habit: bun

(from Forest Farm)

Neutral smiln32 On Jan 15, 2005, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

This cultivar, like the species plant, prefers cooler regions. It will not tolerate heat or drought. It prefers rich soils, too. It will not grow well in urban settings. This cultivar is a dwarf.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bainbridge Island, Washington



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