Details
 
 
 
Abies balsamia 'Hudsonia' are slow-growing dwarf evergreen conifers, with a compact bun-shaped habit, rather broader than tall, and closely branched stems bearing dense, short dark green needles
 
 
 
Hardiness
 
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
 
H7 - Hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
 
 
 
Sunlight
 
Full sun
 
Aspect
 
North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
 
Exposure
 
Sheltered
 
 
 
Moisture
 
Moist but well-drained
 
 
 
Soil
 
Clay, Sand, Loam
 
 
 
pH
 
Acid, Neutral
 
 
 
Size
 
Ultimate height
 
0.1 - 0.5 metres
 
Ultimate spread
 
1 ? 1.5 metres
 
Time to Ultimate size
 
About 10 - 20 Years
 
 
 
How to grow
 
Cultivation
 
Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Protect from cold winds. Does not produce cones
 
 
 
Propagation
 
Propagate by grafting
 
 
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
 
Low Maintenance Architectural City & Courtyard Gardens Rock Garden Gravel Garden Patio & Container Plants
 
 
 
How to care
 
Pruning
 
No pruning required
 
 
 
Pests
 
Can get aphids and adelgids
 
 
 
Diseases
 
Generally disease free