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Description:
Dwarf Balsam Fir is a flat slow growing dense mounded conifer with dark green leaves. It is a lovely hemispherical dwarf, which immediately becoms a focal point in every rockery, heath garden or border. Grows very slowly, 2.5-7.5cm per year and only reaches 60cm height and 120cm width in maturity. Has very short dark green leaves - only 1.5cm long - with two white stripes on the lower side. The foliage is tidy and looks good at all times of the year. Resin and foliage have a typical aromatical balsam scent. Although it will grow in full sun, it will look its best in a brightly filtered sunny situation. Does quite well also in almost complete shade. Fully winterhardy and very adaptable to colder zones (3-5) but sensitive to drought, heat and salt. Prefers wet and colder, moisture retentive soil rich in humus but well drained, slightly acidic or alkaline (chalky). Needs light summer irrigation. Be careful with overwatering as it can cause a root rot. Can be also grown as a bonsai and is often used in Japanase style gardens. Always remove reverting branches. An ideal low maintenance plant widely used in rockeries, on graves or planted in bigger pots and containers.