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Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) 'Hudsonia'

Hudson fir 'Hudsonia'

A dwarf cultivar, making a low rounded mound with a flattish top and distinctively arranged dark green needle-like leaves, to 1.5cm long. are whiteish beneath. No cones are produced

Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Tolerant of some shade but does not produce cones. See conifer cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus

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