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Dwarf Balsam Fir - 2 Gallon
SKU:
174650
UPC:
014949000823
$49.99
- Dense, globe-shaped dwarf conifer with dark green, aromatic needles on horizontal, spreading branches.
- Slow-growing and compact—typically to about 2 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide, ideal for small-space structure.
- Thrives in cooler-summer regions; prefers evenly moist, well‑drained, lightly acidic soil.
- Low-maintenance evergreen for rock gardens, borders, and mixed plantings; excellent as a petite specimen or bonsai subject.
Dwarf Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea ‘Nana’) is a tidy, globe‑forming evergreen prized for its rich, dark green, pleasantly aromatic needles and naturally refined habit. Its very slow growth and compact size make it a perfect structural accent for rock gardens, front‑of‑border placements, or containers in cool‑summer climates. Provide full sun, consistent moisture, and well‑drained, lightly acidic soil to enjoy year‑round color and texture with minimal upkeep.
Plant Description
A very compact, rounded selection of balsam fir with dense, dark green, fragrant needles and a neat, cushion‑like outline. Branches spread horizontally, creating a naturally symmetrical, low mound that needs little to no pruning.
Foliage
Short, soft, dark green needles with a fresh, balsamic fragrance. Foliage holds color through the seasons, providing dependable evergreen presence in the landscape.
Sun Requirements
Full sun is best in cool‑summer regions; light afternoon shade can be beneficial in locations with warm exposure. Ensure good air circulation around the plant.
Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist—never waterlogged—especially during the first few seasons while establishing. Once established, maintain regular moisture to prevent stress in summer.
Soil Requirements
Prefers organically rich, lightly acidic, well‑drained soil. Amend heavy clay to improve drainage; mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature, keeping mulch off the trunk.
Growth & Size
Extremely slow growth; typically matures around 2 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide. Its restrained size and tidy form make it an excellent choice for small gardens and detailed compositions.
Special Features
Compact form, year‑round color, and aromatic needles. A good fit for cool‑climate rock gardens, alpine or conifer collections, and mixed borders where reliable structure is desired.
Landscape Uses
Use as a small specimen in rock gardens, as a low evergreen anchor in mixed plantings, or paired symmetrically near entries. Its refined habit also lends itself to bonsai and container culture in cool conditions.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Water deeply to establish; maintain consistent moisture thereafter. Feed lightly in early spring. Little pruning is needed—shape only to remove wayward growth or dead twigging.
- Dense, globe-shaped dwarf conifer with dark green, aromatic needles on horizontal, spreading branches.
- Slow-growing and compact—typically to about 2 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide, ideal for small-space structure.
- Thrives in cooler-summer regions; prefers evenly moist, well‑drained, lightly acidic soil.
- Low-maintenance evergreen for rock gardens, borders, and mixed plantings; excellent as a petite specimen or bonsai subject.
Dwarf Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea ‘Nana’) is a tidy, globe‑forming evergreen prized for its rich, dark green, pleasantly aromatic needles and naturally refined habit. Its very slow growth and compact size make it a perfect structural accent for rock gardens, front‑of‑border placements, or containers in cool‑summer climates. Provide full sun, consistent moisture, and well‑drained, lightly acidic soil to enjoy year‑round color and texture with minimal upkeep.
Plant Description
A very compact, rounded selection of balsam fir with dense, dark green, fragrant needles and a neat, cushion‑like outline. Branches spread horizontally, creating a naturally symmetrical, low mound that needs little to no pruning.
Foliage
Short, soft, dark green needles with a fresh, balsamic fragrance. Foliage holds color through the seasons, providing dependable evergreen presence in the landscape.
Sun Requirements
Full sun is best in cool‑summer regions; light afternoon shade can be beneficial in locations with warm exposure. Ensure good air circulation around the plant.
Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist—never waterlogged—especially during the first few seasons while establishing. Once established, maintain regular moisture to prevent stress in summer.
Soil Requirements
Prefers organically rich, lightly acidic, well‑drained soil. Amend heavy clay to improve drainage; mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature, keeping mulch off the trunk.
Growth & Size
Extremely slow growth; typically matures around 2 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide. Its restrained size and tidy form make it an excellent choice for small gardens and detailed compositions.
Special Features
Compact form, year‑round color, and aromatic needles. A good fit for cool‑climate rock gardens, alpine or conifer collections, and mixed borders where reliable structure is desired.
Landscape Uses
Use as a small specimen in rock gardens, as a low evergreen anchor in mixed plantings, or paired symmetrically near entries. Its refined habit also lends itself to bonsai and container culture in cool conditions.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Water deeply to establish; maintain consistent moisture thereafter. Feed lightly in early spring. Little pruning is needed—shape only to remove wayward growth or dead twigging.
