General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Needled
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Provides winter interest
Suitable for miniature gardens
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Sub-Alpine Fir
  • Alpine Fir
  • Rocky Mountain Fir
  • Subalpine Fir

Photo Gallery
Location: Alpine Garden Society show, Hexham, Northumberland, England UK 
Date: 2024-04-13
Abies lasiocarpa 'DuFlon'

Photo courtesy of Truls Jensen and Emma Elliott of Wild Ginger Fa

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
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