Abies lasiocarpa 'Kenwith Blue’

Common name
Compact Corkbark Fir

Family
Pinaceae

Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, widespread in Asia, Central America, Europe, North America and North Africa. Often very tall, with spiralled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves. The seed-cones stand upright on the branches unlike Spruces which have pendulous cones. Young cones are very eye-catching, ranging in colours from white, green, blueish violet and a purple red.

Details
Abies lasiocarpa 'Kenwith Blue’ has beautiful pale blue needles and unusual white cork like bark and eventually a pyramidal habit. This conifer is the perfect specimen if you are looking to add colour to a border or rockery and would also work well in a pot. Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery.

For more ideas on how you can place conifers within your garden take a look at our blog post here: Blue Conifers for that colour pop in the winter garden.

Soil Type: Acid, alkaline, heavy clay, light sandy, normal.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Blue needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre.
Growth Rate: 10 - 20 years.
Special Attributes: Beautiful blue needles.