Balsam Fir 'Nana', Nana Balsam Fir, Abies balsamea 'Nana', Abies balsamea f. hudsonia, Abies balsamea ‘Hudsonia’
Highly popular, Abies balsamea ‘Nana’ is a dwarf, aromatic, evergreen conifer of globose habit, forming a broad mound with numerous short branches, adorned with a lush foliage of dark green needles radially arranged around the stems. Slow-growing, 2-3 in. per year (5-7 cm), this Balsam Fir is a great choice for small gardens or rockeries. Perfect for adding year-round color to the garden.
| Hardiness |
3 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Common names | Fir, Balsam Fir |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
3 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Common names | Fir, Balsam Fir |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) ‘Nana’ (Balsam Fir) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Abies balsamea (Hudsonia Group) ‘Nana’ (Balsam Fir) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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