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The pendulous branches and leader of this informal, upright European silver fir spiral or twist to give it a very attractive, sculptural appeal. New light green needles that mature to glossy green are decorated by silvery undersides.
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This weeping European silver fir can be staked to attain a taller form from which the branches will gracefully drape, or it can be left unstaked and form a spreading mound. Glossy green needles have silvery undersides.
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A dense, narrow form of European silver fir, this tree develops a conical shape. Glossy dark green needles have silvery undersides.
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Low and slow-growing, this spreading Pacific silver fir with lush green and gray-blue foliage makes an attractive ground cover.
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For a beautiful display of upright purple cones above dense green needles, this low, spreading form of Arnoldiana fir with green needles is an excellent choice. The prostrate plant, a cross between Abies koreana and Abies veitchii, grows very slowly.
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Extremely hardy and reliable, this round, flattened form of dwarf balsam fir has bright green new growth that contrasts nicely with its shiny dark green mature foliage.
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The leader and branches of this narrow, weeping balsam fir start out upright or horizontal and gradually angle down as they age. At 10 years, the lower 80% of the tree's branches will be weeping and the upper 20% will extend horizontally or upright.
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A dwarf spreading Greek fir, this slow-growing selection has small, somewhat spiky needles that radiate around its branches.
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A dense narrow pyramidal concolor fir with gracefully hanging side branches. Powder blue needles and light green-blue new growth give a very soft look.
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An open conical form of white fir with large powder blue needles. Sold out, we have moved toward less finicky varieties in containers - please see Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta', Abies concolor 'Glenmore', Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak', or Abies lasiocarpa 'Glacier'.
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A conical form with branches that hang rather than weep. Nice glossy gray-green foliage.
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A conical white fir with white-blue needles.
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The needles of this slow-growing white fir start out lush chartreuse and soften to incredible buttery yellow. Hardy and tough enough to stand up to full sun, the broadly conical tree develops brilliant winter color.
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An open conical form with horizontal branches and blunt green needles with white undersides. Outstanding purple cones.
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Compact and columnar, this form of Fraser fir is a good choice for the small garden, where its short, horizontal branches and short, dense needles deliver an upright evergreen presence in little room. Shiny, dark green needles are complemented by upright, resinous cones.
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Low, spreading with glossy green short needles. Cones are purple. As the name suggests, a nest shape, only about foot tall at 10 years. Also known as 'Klein's Nest' and 'Klein's Dwarf'.
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A dwarf, low Fraser fir, this slow-growing conifer spreads out to become an irregular, flat-topped shrubby form that hugs the ground. Short, dense needles are shiny dark green above and silvery below. Upright, resinous cones add interest.
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Found in the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plains, MA. This upright gwoer cones incredibly early, so you don't have to wait for the large, beautiful Nikko fir cones. Green needles are short for the species. Cones are purple with bright green highlights
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Bright yellow needles with white undersides give this slow-growing Korean fir a distinctive look. Striking upright purple cones contrast the foliage, which takes on a softer shade in summer. Mature plants can tolerate full sun, but juvenile plants prefer some shade. A low, spreading shrub when young, becoming conical with age.
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Compact and dense, this slow-growing dwarf Korean fir develops a conical form. Its bright blue-gray needles and upright cones are very decorative.
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A dwarf blue form.
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Tiny and charming, this miniature Korean fir grows only about 1" a year and forms a flattened ball of about one foot in 10 years. An attractive addition to a rock garden or trough.
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A dwarf conical form with small green needles. Very clean and tidy in appearance - great for a small garden.
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Yellow branches appear here and there on this otherwise dark green Korean fir. A conical form and interesting coloration give the unique, slow-growing conifer a distinctive look.
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An intermediate conical tree with glaucous blue-grey needles and spectacular upright purple cones.
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Not quite a carpet, this very low, somewhat mounding and spreading form of Korean fir, makes a wonderful groundcover with glossy, dark green needles. The dwarf, slow-growing selection becomes a short, broad bush.
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This elegant, pyramidal Korean fir has recurved green needles that show off gleaming, silver-white undersides to create a striking two-tone effect. Upright, purple cones stand out against the outstanding silvery tree.
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A miniature ball with green tiny needles.
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The small, paddle-like needles of this compact Korean fir emerge light green and gradually mature to dark green. Irregular branches angle in such a way that some of the silvery undersides show and give the plant a little twinkle. Blue-purple cones mature to tan. Form can vary from conical to spreading.
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A great rock garden, trough or container plant, this miniature Korean fir forms a dense globe of green needles with silvery undersides. With growth of only 1" a year, the tiny ball provides year-round interest in a small space.
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A profusion of upright purple cones create a spectacle of color against the dark green needles of this compact Korean fir, even at a young age.
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Spreading form with pendulous branches.
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Low and spreading, this Korean fir holds its horizontal branches just inches off the ground. Occasionally, one of the flowing branches wants to go vertical adding to the irregular grace of the plant.
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A miniature flat bun shape. Needles are recurved showing the silver undersides. Name means Silver Globe.
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A miniature ball of curled dark green needles exposing silvery undersides.
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Although it seems to have a spreading habit when young, this Korean fir develops a chubby conical form with age. Dark green leaves have silvery undersides, and cones appear at a very young age.
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Lush green needles with silvery undersides decorate this dwarf Korean fir. Found as a witch's broom, the slow-growing conifer has an irregular, upright habit.
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A miniature form that will only get to about 2' tall and 3' wide. Blue-green leaves
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Powder blue needles decorate the stems of this sub-alpine fir and give it a very soft appearance. Dense branching creates a tight conical form that grows very slowly. Abies lasiocarpa var. Arizonica 'Glauca Compacta.'
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Appropriately named, this slow-growing, sub-alpine fir literally becomes a green globe. Its short, soft, green needles and rounded habit make a fantastic ball in a mid-sized garden.
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A bun-shaped form with blue-green needles.
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The dwarf bun shape and tiny, bright green needles of this Nordmann fir give it a very tight, clean appearance.
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A sunny addition to the winter garden, this golden spreading Nordmann fir has a compact bun-like shape. The tiny golden needles require shade when young.
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The little green needles of this Nordmann fir appear on short stems and create a charming texture. The miniature to dwarf, slow-growing conifer has a bun-like shape.
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The twisted green needles of this Nordmann fir give the tree a unique texture. It grows quickly into an attractive conical form with horizontal branching.
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The stiff, pointed needles of this Spanish fir develop a gorgeous golden cast over silver-blue. They appear to radiate around the stems and provide great texture. Slow-growing, the striking tree can be conical or somewhat irregular.
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The steel-blue, waxy needles of this Spanish fir have a very distinctive look. Short and stiff, they appear to radiate around the stems, making it difficult to confuse this variety with other conifers. The tree has a conical form when young, but can develop a more irregular shape as it matures.
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"Blaue Hexe" means "blue witch" in German, where this small plant with bright silvery-blue needles originated as a witches broom. Clean out dead needles to decrease the chance of fungal infections in the center. Sold out of #1s and BP-1s until Fall 2013 or 2014.
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